F-Secure and makers of Star Wreck join forces on fictional series about online threats

Oct 27, 2009:

Two Finnish innovators, Internet security provider F-Secure and the producers of “Star Wreck - In the Pirkinning”, the most widely downloaded, made-for-Internet movie in the world, have joined forces to produce a fictional TV series for free distribution on the Internet.

Helsinki, Finland – October 27, 2009: The made-for-Internet TV series F-Secure and the Wreckamovie community are collaborating on is called “Griffin”. The series tells the story of Griffin Sharp, a good guy with a complex past in the world of cybercrime. It will initially have six episodes each taking place in a different country. “Griffin” is being developed by a web community of enthusiasts on the Wreckamovie platform. The community is creating the stories, the script, visuals and will also take part in the actual filming.

Timo Vuorensola, the producer of “Griffin” says: "Our culture is becoming more and more participatory as seen in the evolution of the web over the last few years. With Star Wreck we invited the community to participate in the creation of the movie and we got a tremendous response. With “Griffin” we are taking this even further and working very closely with the Wreckamovie community from day one."

F-Secure is supporting the project by giving its insight to the world of the fight against cybercrime.

Mikko Hypponen, Chief Research Officer at F-Secure says: "All the stories in “Griffin” are going to be based on real things that have happened online. We want to show people what to look out for when they're out there on the web. And if we get it right, this will be both exciting and entertaining. So stay tuned."

The pilot of “Griffin” will be available in 2010. You can join the “Griffin” community and be part of the story at www.wreckamovie.com/griffin. To watch the teaser, go to www.youtube.com/FSecureNews

The griffin is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. The griffin has been considered to be particularly powerful and majestic creature, often guarding treasure.

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While you concentrate on what is important to you, we make sure you are protected and safe online whether you are using a computer or a smartphone. We also backup and enable you to share your important files. Our services are available through over 200 operators around the world and trusted in millions of homes and businesses. Founded in 1988, F-Secure is listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. www.f-secure.com

About Wreckamovie
Wreckamovie is a collaborative filmmaking service created by the makers of Star Wreck, the first crowdsourced, full feature length film to be distributed for free on the internet. Star Wreck has been downloaded more than 8 million times which makes it one of the most (legally) downloaded movies of all time. On Wreckamovie anybody can start their own production, invite a few friends and start making their own film. http://wreckamovie.com

For more information, please contact:

F-Secure media contact
Hetta Huittinen
Tel. + 358 40 033 9597
E-mail: firstname.lastname@f-secure.com

Timo Vuorensola
Producer of “Griffin”
Tel. +358 40 588 8972
E-mail: firstname.lastname@starwreck.com