[February 25, 2018] |
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McAfee Further Expands Collaboration With Samsung to Safeguard the Galaxy Note8 and All Galaxy S9 Smartphones Along With Smart TVs, PCs and Notebooks
MWC - Today at Mobile World Congress (News - Alert), McAfee announced it is
extending its long-standing partnership with Samsung to safeguard
consumers from cybersecurity threats on the new Galaxy S9 smartphones,
Galaxy Note8, Smart TVs, PCs and notebooks.
As the cyber threat landscape has evolved and grown over the years,
consumers have taken notice of new risks. In a recent McAfee (News - Alert) survey, 61%
of respondents claimed they are more worried about cybersecurity today
than they were five years ago, and 73% either own or plan to purchase
antivirus software. Unfortunately, only 19% currently own a personal
virtual private network (VPN) solution to ensure their data stays secure
while using a public or unsecured Wi-Fi connection, which underscores
the need for companies to build security in from the start, to help keep
consumers stay protected.
Smartphones
The Samsung (News - Alert) Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note8 will come pre-installed with
anti-malware protection powered by McAfee VirusScan and Samsung Secure
Wi-Fi service, for which McAfee provides the backend infrastructure.
Samsung takes consumer security seriously and among multiple layers of
security offered by its defense-grade secured platform, Samsung's Secure
Wi-Fi helps ensure sensitive information can be encrypted and protected,
which will reduce the security threats associated with using unprotected
public and private Wi-Fi spots while on the go.
Last year McAfee announced that the Samsung Galaxy Note8 will coe
pre-installed with secure Wi-Fi in the U.S. The offering is now being
extended across Europe. Current Galaxy Note8 users can update their
software through the operating system update to take advantage of new
features. Samsung provides 250MB of monthly data volume at no cost, with
the option for users to purchase unlimited bandwidth.
Smart TVs
McAfee Security for TV technology now comes pre-installed on Samsung
smart TVs in 175 countries worldwide, following the U.S. and South Korea
launch last year. McAfee Security for TV scans the apps that run
on Samsung smart TVs to identify and remove malware.
PCs and Notebooks
Following last year's announcement, McAfee LiveSafe, which offers
cross-device security, has been extended to all 2018 Samsung PCs and
notebooks. All Samsung PC users can now enjoy a 60-day free trial and
after the trial period, will receive a special offer.
"People are using connected devices in more places than ever and it's
never been more important to help safeguard their online lives," said
John Giamatteo, executive vice president, consumer business group,
McAfee. "In a time of increased vulnerabilities and threats, we're proud
to strengthen our partnership with Samsung, to offer customers utmost
peace of mind and confidence whenever and wherever they connect."
About McAfee
McAfee is the device-to-cloud cybersecurity company. Inspired by the
power of working together, McAfee creates business and consumer
solutions that make our world a safer place. By building solutions that
work with other companies' products, McAfee helps businesses orchestrate
cyber environments that are truly integrated, where protection,
detection and correction of threats happen simultaneously and
collaboratively. By protecting consumers across all their devices,
McAfee secures their digital lifestyle at home and away. By working with
other security players, McAfee is leading the effort to unite against
cybercriminals for the benefit of all. www.mcafee.com
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States and other countries.
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