TDS® Internet security partner, F-Secure, reviewed as first rate protection and usability by PCWorld

F-Secure Internet Security 2013 software blocked 100 percent of attacks and 99 percent of known malware samples during PCWorld’s real world attack testing.

F-Secure Internet Security 2013, which powers TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) Internet Security product, earned the top spot in this year’s security suite testing by PCWorld.

PC World calls F-Secure Internet Security 2013 “first-rate protection” with a "user-friendly interface" and a "quick, painless installation." When tested in PCWorld’s real-world attack test, F-Secure Internet Security 2013 completely blocked 100 percent of attacks and 99 percent of known malware samples. In addition, the scanning speeds took second place in both “on-demand (manual) scan tests and on-access (automatic) scans.”

“This high rating proves what we’ve always believed, that F-Secure is the best way for our customers to protect against viruses and malware when they’re on the Internet,” said Matt Apps, manager of Internet Product Management and Development at TDS.

Antivirus protection has come into the forefront of Internet safety with the increased awareness of viruses, phishing, spam, and malware. Criminals are constantly changing their tactics to gain personal information and passwords. To thwart attacks, TDS advises that all home computers have the most up-to-date Internet security software in place.

“Even if you’ve purchased antivirus protection in the past, you must update it regularly to block new attacks,” Apps reminds customers. “Since TDS Internet Security is a service, it updates automatically so the most current version is always available.”

The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team provides more information about types of computer viruses and ways to avoid them.

For more information about F-Secure from TDS, visit tdsbusiness.com/tds-internet-security or call 1-866-448-0071.

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