Malware is a serious issue on Android, and there’s been
countless stories on dodgy apps and links affecting devices. With that in mind,
it’s no wonder why McAfee Antivirus & Security has rocketed in downloads in
the past couple of years. The McAfee brand is a household name, with millions
of desktop computers all over the world using the antivirus software. The
mobile version includes the same variety of features, offering the ultimate
package when it comes to keeping your phone safe from malicious content. But
with so much choice on the market, why is McAfee Antivirus & Security a hit
with users? Here’s why…
What makes McAfee a hit?
Any threats found?
McAfee includes a vast library of knowledge regarding
malicious threats. If a threat is discovered on your device, the app will soon
be able to tell you the name of the virus, as well as some crucial info.
Sync to your needs
One of the best features in McAfee is being able to tailor when
your virus scans take place. Set the app to scan whenever you’re not busy.
Scanning far and wide
Your Android phone has millions of tiny elements that need
to be fully scanned for malicious code, so the scanning process does take a
while. The comprehensive nature of the scan can leave you with the peace of
mind that if there are any gremlins, McAfee will find them.
Regular updates
To make sure the app is up to the task of dealing with all
threats, the team behind McAfee do a good job at providing regular updates when
they can.
Why do people choose McAfee over one of the other security-based
apps available on the Play store?
McAfee Mobile Security stands apart because it offers the
most comprehensive solution, especially when it comes to privacy. Risky apps or
apps with loose privacy policies that leak data are the gateway into your phone
for hackers. With the App Alert feature, McAfee closes these doors for hackers
so that you can ensure your security is kept without having to understand complicated
privacy policies.
It’s very rare to see an app on the Play store exceed a
million paid downloads. What is the secret of a successful app?
From a protection standpoint, McAfee Mobile Security was the
first mobile security app to combine antivirus, anti-theft, web and app
protection, call/SMS filtering and protection from potentially unwanted
programs. But McAfee Mobile Security is more than just a comprehensive and
well-respected app. It’s designed to enhance the mobile experience for Android
users, rather than interfere with it. The app, for example, optimises the mobile
device battery life because it was built from the ground up rather than adapted
from existing desktop solutions so that it would be light on resources.
What are our favourite features in McAfee?
Our favourite features include backing up our personal data
– We’ve lost too many phones in the past to risk not having my photos, videos
and contacts backed up; app protection, so we know which apps are potentially
mining my data and might be sharing our information with third parties; and
remote lock and alarm of phone. If your phone is stolen, you can remotely lock
it and then have it sound a screaming alarm. Aside from the screaming sound
being hilarious, it will draw attention to or startle the thief just as a car
alarm would.
Are there any areas of the app you’d like to improve?
In the future we’re hoping we can develop a way to reduce
mobile device theft before or right as the device is lost or stolen. Nearly half
of all robberies in San Francisco this year are mobile phone-related and the
New York City Police reported that more than 40 per cent of all robberies now
involve mobile phones. These brazen incidents are part of a ubiquitous crime
wave striking coast to coast – it’s modern day purse snatching. We’re looking
for ways to stay one step ahead of the thieves.
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