Monday 17 March 2014

McAfee offers Free Mobile Security APP for Android & IOS devices

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Most of the android users are not aware the security risk in there mobile handset. some of the applications which are installed in their android device may collect the personal information like IMEI code, Phone contact, SMS, Photos, Location details and other user activities. we need to secure our data by using anti virus or some other anti spy ware applications.

There are lot of free antivirus applications are available in the Android Market. one of popular Antivirus make McAfee releasing its free mobile security solution for Indian users who are on Android and iOS mobile devices. it is not just like a antivirus app also provides some in-built security features like anti-theft, app protection, SMS and call filtering, web protection and much more.

The latest mobile security trends report by McAfee found that around 82% of apps track users and 80% of apps collect location information – invading our privacy successfully!

McAfee recently unveils that 98% of polled Indian respondents use smartphones to take pictures and more than 66% of polled respondents claimed to share their mobile content. McAfee Mobile Security for Android is designed to prevent privacy invasions, data loss, identity theft and device disappearances


                 McAfee Antivirus & Security - screenshot  McAfee Antivirus & Security - screenshot

McAfee provides Multi-User App Profiles-Restrict access to your apps by using one of the three profiles provided by the App Profile feature to create “safe” zones for your kids, friends, family or even a stranger. You control what apps others see on your device.

McAfee Mobile Security for Android and iPhone

It also has a privacy features like Application Lock, Application Protection, Call & SMS Filters. like many application is currently available in the android market for the same features but McAfee provides all those features in a single application pack.

it also having the in-built ANTI-THEFT features like Capture Cam. which Silently takes a snapshot of the person holding your lost device and emails the photo to you along with the device location. Snapshot triggers include multiple times of incorrect PIN entry and first key press on device after delivery of a message sent from the McAfee remote management portal.it also provides privacy features like

McAfee Antivirus & Security - screenshot S.O.S - Automatically saves the last location of your device before it runs out of battery
 Device Lock—Prevent misuse of your phone and personal info by remotely locking it
 Remotely Wipe Data—Wipe select data or revert to factory default settings
 Backup and Restore Data—Preserve contacts and SMS’ on demand, or on a schedule, then restore your information to your new device
 Locate and Track — Find your device if it is lost or stolen. View its location on a map; send a text to prompt its return
 Alarm — Initiate a remote alarm to locate your device if it’s hiding nearby
 Uninstall Protection—Keep a thief—or another user—from uninstalling the app and accessing your Android tablet or phone
 Remotely manage your mobile security from one central, easy-to-use web portal or even via SMS texts using any smartphone or tablet



ANTIVIRUS AND WEB PROTECTION
Android Antivirus—Scans for malicious code from files, SD card, apps and Internet downloads
Safe Mobile Web Surfing—Protection against web threats by blocking access to risky sites from texts, emails, QR codes and social networking sites
Wi-Fi Security-Alerts you of unsecured Wi-Fi connections
NOTE:
You may be charged for Local or International SMS fees when you use certain security features.
The free version of this app contains in-app promotions.


            McAfee Antivirus & Security - screenshot                 McAfee Antivirus & Security - screenshot




To download the McAfee free mobile security app Click Here

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