l337 Beta Testers Needed

Do you enjoy installing and trying out new software? Do you want the chance to win an iPod? Yes? Okay, then keep reading…Our most recent build of F-Secure Internet Security Technology Preview (ISTP) was released last Friday, version 9.40 build 172. Some big changes are being implemented into our products and ISTP 9.40 is our first look at them. The Security Lab has been testing 9.40 and we'd like to encourage our blog readers to do so as well. (Download Beta Programs)The most immediate change you'll notice is the first-level GUI.It is quite different from our present design and will eventually the basis of the entire GUI. It's still evolving so feedback is very formative at this point, if not this year's releases, then next.There are also numerous changes in the technology:  •  Scanning performance improvements  •  Boot optimization  •  Processes optimization  •  DeepGuard enhancements  •  New Spam Control  •  New network-based Parental ControlHere's an example of our new Browsing Protection options.Exploit Shield and a network based reputation protection is now integrated (IE and Firefox). Known bad sites will be blocked, and unknown sites will be "shielded" against. (continue reading...)