Sunday, February 3, 2013

McAfee: Best Security Solution for Android Platform?


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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