SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
McAfee today announced the next generation of McAfee®
Mobile Security software, providing smartphone and tablet owners
with more controls to preserve their privacy and protection against
financial fraud, identity theft and viruses. Available now, McAfee
Mobile Security 2.0 supports Google Android-based smartphones and
tablets, including those running on Intel® architecture as well as
BlackBerry and Symbian smartphones. New features include McAfee App
Alert™, which provides important information about what apps are doing
with users’ personal information. Call and SMS filtering block unwanted
numbers and spam texts. The app is also powered by the McAfee Global
Threat Intelligence network, which constantly analyzes global threat
data to identify and quickly block new threats with over-the-air app
updates.
“McAfee Mobile Security 2.0 now offers Android, BlackBerry and Symbian
users definitive mobile technology to protect against the most harmful
threats to mobile devices today,” said John Thode, executive vice
president and general manager, Consumer, Mobile and Small Business at
McAfee. “It is increasingly clear that using a smartphone without
security means any sensitive information, such as photos, bank account
information or company data on that mobile device is at risk of falling
into the wrong hands.”
A Cisco
study recently found that half of the respondents would rather lose
their wallet or purse than their smartphone – a startling indication of
the integral role mobile devices play in our lives. With vast amounts of
personal and business data now found on phones and tablets, mobile
security threats continue to increase and threaten this information.
McAfee Mobile Security software helps smartphone and tablet users
embrace mobile technology with the peace of mind that comes from knowing
their devices and data are safe from cybercriminals.
McAfee Mobile Security software provides:
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Complete Anti-virus, Anti-spyware and Anti-phishing Protection: Scans
for malicious code from files, memory cards, applications, Internet
downloads and text messages -
Protection from Potentially Unwanted Programs: McAfee is the
first to protect users from applications that include commercial
spyware, adware and dialers, despite the fact that these programs may
have been downloaded in conjunction with a program that the user wants -
Web Protection: McAfee SiteAdvisor® protects against Web
threats by blocking risky links within SMS, email and social
networking sites. It also safeguards against potential phishing sites,
browser exploits and malicious quick response (QR) codes. -
Anti-theft Protection:
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Device Lock: Prevents misuse of the user’s phone and
personal data by remotely locking all data, including the data on
the memory (SIM) card, and displaying a “contact me” message on
the device -
Remotely Wipe Data: Protects the user’s privacy by remotely
deleting the data on the phone and removable memory card. It can
also back up data before the remote wipe to prevent the loss of
data on the device. -
Backup and Restore Data: Preserves irreplaceable personal
information on demand, on a schedule, or before wiping a missing
smartphone, then restores information to the new device -
Locate and Track: Helps users to recover their smartphone
if it is lost or stolen. Users can view the device’s location on a
map, send an SMS to prompt its return, and use a remote alarm to
make it “scream”
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Device Lock: Prevents misuse of the user’s phone and
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App Protection: McAfee App Alert for Android helps users keep
private data private by interpreting how apps are accessing and
possibly transmitting personal data -
Call and SMS Filtering: Easily filters out spammers, incorrect
numbers and unwanted texts -
Online Management: The McAfee Web portal lets users quickly
execute needed security tasks, such as backup, restore, locate, and
remote lock and wipe -
Uninstall Protection: Prevents a thief or another user from
bypassing their McAfee mobile protection
McAfee Mobile Security 2.0 costs $29.99 USD for new subscribers and
existing McAfee Mobile Security subscribers can download the updated
software for free. For more information or to download a trial of McAfee
Mobile Security 2.0, go to http://home.mcafee.com/store/mobile-security.
Additional resources:
McAfee Security Advice Center:
www.mcafee.com/mobile-advice
McAfee Mobile Security video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLLTLofD364
About McAfee
McAfee, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC – News), is
the world’s largest dedicated security technology company. McAfee
delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that help secure
systems, networks, and mobile devices around the world, allowing users
to safely connect to the Internet, browse and shop the Web more
securely. Backed by its unrivaled Global Threat Intelligence, McAfee
creates innovative products that empower home users, businesses, the
public sector and service providers by enabling them to prove compliance
with regulations, protect data, prevent disruptions, identify
vulnerabilities, and continuously monitor and improve their security.
McAfee is relentlessly focused on constantly finding new ways to keep
our customers safe. http://www.mcafee.com
Note: McAfee, the McAfee logo and SiteAdvisor are registered trademarks
or trademarks of McAfee, Inc., or its subsidiaries in the United States
and other countries. Other names and brands may be claimed as the
property of others. ©2012 McAfee, Inc. All rights reserved.
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