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McAfee introduced a new version of Mobile Security

McAfee introduced a new version of Mobile Security to protect smartphones and tablets from malicious applications and Web malware.

Mobile Security 2.0 offers antivirus, anti-theft services and protection from malicious Websites and applications, McAfee said Jan. 30. The security software also includes online device management where users can remotely wipe data on the device and on a removable Secure Digital (SD) card.

Call and Short Message Service (SMS) filtering capabilities to block unwanted calls and spam text messages are also part of the latest version. Uninstall protection features prevent unauthorized users from uninstalling or bypassing McAfee security features, according to McAfee.

McAfee added an application-protection feature called App Alert to Mobile Security, which provides users with information about what the applications are doing with users’ personal information. Although users can already see what phone functions the applications are accessing, App Alert simplifies the list by highlighting applications that request access to personal information such as the contacts list.

“It is increasingly clear that using a smartphone without security means any sensitive information, such as photos, bank account information or company data on that mobile device is at risk of falling into the wrong hands,” said John Thode, executive vice pre

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