McAfee Mobile Security 2.0 Combines New Security Features
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 software provides:
- 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:
Device Lock: Prevents misuse of the users 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 users 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 devices location on a map, send an SMS to prompt its return, and use a remote alarm to make it "scream"
- 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.
McAfee Mobile Security software provides:
- 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:
Device Lock: Prevents misuse of the users 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 users 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 devices location on a map, send an SMS to prompt its return, and use a remote alarm to make it "scream"
- 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.
