Mobile Security
Cybercriminals are attracted by the richness of data available from our mobile devices, such as banking credentials, photos, and personal information. That is why we put security at your fingertips providing peace of mind to you. Read more about mobile security to help you stay safe, particularly on-the-go.
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How Do I Live Safe?
This blog was written by Bruce Snell. You may have seen #HowILiveSafe floating around on Twitter. We...
Like This Post – And Get Hacked
With every message, refresh, and alert, our mobile devices consume tons of energy, and are dying like never before.
Selfies with Boarding Passes: A Silent Cybersecurity Risk
Who doesn’t look forward to their next vacation or holiday? With a simple plane ticket, you can...
Why Cybercriminals Want to Rack Up Your Phone Bill: The CallJam Malware
As smartphones get more sophisticated, it’s easy to forget their humble origins. Through today’s mobile apps,...
Plug with Caution! How to Stop Hackers from Stealing More than Battery Power
With every message, refresh, and alert, our mobile devices consume tons of energy, and are dying like never before.
The Android Photo Hack: A Picture Says a Thousand Commands
Most people have heard the story of the Trojan horse. We’ve learned the moral of that story:...
Keep Your Data Safe While Unplugging on Vacation
When you are packing your bags for a long weekend break or a family holiday, do you...
The Four Mobile Security Threats You Need to Know About
Cybercriminals are all about keeping up with trends—no, not ski masks and gloves—but hacking the latest tech trends.
How Virtual Reality and Facebook Photos Helped Researchers Hack Biometric Security
Years ago, holograms were considered science-fiction. Things have changed. Within recent memory, we’ve gone from seeing well-loved,...
80% of Android Phones Are at Risk! Luckily, People Can Use Encryption for Safety
Let’s imagine you traveled back in time, smartphone in pocket. Let’s say a medieval peasant sees you...
Send Your Kids Back to School with Mobile Safety in Mind
The days are getting shorter and your bags are (finally) unpacked from the annual family vacation. Summer...
Autorooting Malware Gives Hackers the Green Light into Your Device
It wasn’t that long ago when discovering new products, restaurants and everything in between came down to...
Introducing McAfee+ Ultimate
Android and iOS devices need mobile protection because they store your personal info. Our mobile app helps keep you safer, no matter how you connect online.
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