McAfee has announced the availability of its anti-malware solution to secure Android-based smartphones. The software can be downloaded at no additional charge by SK Telecom customers from SK Telecom’s mobile application store “TStore”. McAfee has shipped mobile security technology on more than 100 million mobile devices.Â
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Jan Volzke, Worldwide Head of Mobile Marketing, McAfee, said, “McAfee is committed to tackling mobile threats. The introduction of McAfee VirusScan Mobile technology for Android allows McAfee to protect more consumers in more situations of their rapidly-changing digital life.”
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Once installed, McAfee VirusScan Mobile technology protects SK Telecom’s mobile devices from malware, secures personal information and helps ensure critical communication functions work while users are on the go. Featuring automatic protection updates, the technology secures the mobile device as soon as new threats are found. Using real-time scanning, it protects users from both known and suspicious Android-based malware. This technology is available now for the Motorola XT720, the first Android device available in Korea, and will soon be available for other planned Android phones. Â
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Hu jong Kim, Service Technique Director, SK Telecom, said, “Infections can occur over message attachments, application downloads and Bluetooth. Through this partnership, we are pleased to now offer our SK Telecom users peace of mind that their smartphones have a new level of security.”
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