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McAfee Online Banking Safety Guide for the 47 Percent of Consumers Who Are Underprotected
New Guide Cites Top Industry Research, Identifies Three Virtual Banking “Personality Types,” and Offers Tips for Safer Online Transacting
Acting on recent data that reveals many consumers still aren’t protected by even basic antivirus software when banking online, McAfee today released an educational guide for banking safely on computers, tablets or mobile devices. According to Javelin Strategy & Research, in 2010 47 percent of household financial managers did not have antivirus software installed.
Combining McAfee intelligence with the latest U.S. banking data from many top sources revealed that most consumers fall into one of three categories of online banking behavior, and that age tends to play a strong role in safety and security habits online. Most people’s level of confidence with banking online is associated with their overall comfort level online, including participating in such activities as shopping, searching, and social networking. Read more
McAfee Tips for Securing New Devices in 2011
Millions of people worldwide rang in 2011 with the latest in technology gadgets and devices, jumpstarting the New Year with the most innovative smartphones, savviest tablets and PC/Mac laptops on the market.
But many consumers neglect to take the necessary steps required to protect themselves from the dangers of cybercrime associated with their new prized-possessions and tech gadgets.
If you were one of the millions of adults and kids who received tech gifts during the holidays, beware. Computer and cybercrimes have risen by more than 22% according to the most recent statistics from 2009. McAfee Labs predicts an increase in mobile, social media and PC-based threats in 2011, with cybercrooks finding new ways to do harm via all types of connected devices. And millions of new device owners will become easy targets if they don’t take proactive measures to ensure their security.
Here are some practical tips from McAfee to ensure optimal Internet safety and security in 2011: Read more
McAfee and Phoenix Technologies to deliver a secured computing cloud for PC Notebook & Netbook users
Viruses, malicious attacks, malware and spyware meet new gatekeeper with combined technologies delivering unrivaled online and platform protection for consumers
McAfee, Inc., the world’s largest dedicated security technology company, and Phoenix Technologies Ltd., the leader in PC 3.0(TM) products, services and embedded technologies, announced their partnership to develop a product for HyperSpace(TM) — Phoenix’s groundbreaking instant-on computing environment for notebooks and netbooks. By combining technologies, McAfee and Phoenix plan to provide computer users revolutionary new levels of protection from viruses and targeted attacks as well as online malware and spyware intrusions.
HyperSpace, a Moblin-compliant, instant-on computing environment features applications that are certified by Phoenix to ensure the integrity of the computing environment. Contents of the hard drive remain walled off from the internet and are therefore protected. By teaming with McAfee, HyperSpace is achieving new levels of consumer internet security protection.
The explosion in Web 2.0 applications, including social networking sites with cloud-based applications and functionality, has created new vehicles for launching malicious attacks, according to McAfee’s “2009 Threat Predictions.” Including McAfee’s technology into HyperSpace means computer users will have additional protection from online threats.
“McAfee’s superior technology complements the device-level protection provided by HyperSpace by blocking attacks targeting the browser or network access,” said Brent Remai, vice president of consumer marketing at McAfee. “With the online threatscape constantly shifting, and computer users moving more and more of their activities and documents onto cloud-based systems, the combination of HyperSpace and McAfee represents a powerful security option available for computer users.”
“Security plays a key role in our PC 3.0(TM) strategy of providing software and services that make computing devices more user-friendly,” said Woody Hobbs, President and CEO of Phoenix Technologies. “Protection from malicious software and other forms of attack enhances the user experience. By itself, HyperSpace provides a secure computing environment for users to surf the Web, access applications and sensitive data and conduct financial and other transactions. Layering in McAfee’s best-in-class security technology provides additional tiers of vault-like protection for computer users that are unmatched in the industry.”
HyperSpace is designed to deliver significantly faster boot times, continuous, smart internet connectivity, extended battery life and new levels of security protection while online. With HyperSpace, users can begin searching the Web, send and receive email, use other Web-based applications and work in important productivity applications within seconds of turning on their computing device. Users also enjoy the benefits of up to two hours of extra battery life on their HyperSpace-enabled laptops and all-day computing on their netbooks and smartbooks. The HyperSpace platform also provides a unique computing environment that PC designers, software developers and content providers can utilize to create always-available, instant-on applications that bring new convenience, connectivity, uptime and security to users.
Source: Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Cox Boosts Protection of Free Online Security Suite
Upgrade makes Internet security faster, safer and more family-friendly
Cox Communications announced its customers are getting an automatic upgrade to the latest version of McAfee’s security software suite — providing them stronger protection, faster response times and improved parental controls. Customers who download the free Cox Security Suite powered by McAfee will automatically be provided with the latest enhancements to the software in mid-February.
“Cox is committed to providing a safe and secure online experience by giving all our high-speed Internet customers free access to the Cox Security Suite powered by McAfee,” stated Janet Barnard, senior vice president and general manager for Cox Communications Northern Virginia. “These latest enhancements give customers some of the best in class protection at no extra cost. If they were to buy this software in a computer store, it would cost them nearly $70 per year.”
The 2009 version of the Cox Security Suite includes McAfee’s Active Protection, which provides instant threat updates to protect customers against viruses and other malware. Also included is a Quick Scan feature, which allows customers to check for threats in the areas of their computer that are most frequently attacked. And the software update provides even stronger parental controls, including age-appropriate searching. This feature helps ensure that safety features of popular search engines are enabled to help keep children from seeing inappropriate content online.
“Cox has a long history of being an industry leader in providing parental controls through our Take Charge! program,” said Barnard. “The Cox Security Suite powered by McAfee makes it easy for parents to set up safe-searching options for their family’s computers, so they can take advantage of all the benefits of the Internet.”
Customers who have already downloaded the Cox Security Suite powered by McAfee will receive these updates automatically in mid-February. Those who haven’t yet downloaded the free software can visit security.cox.net to do so. For more information on parental controls and Cox’s Take Charge! program, visit www.cox.com/takecharge.
Source: Cox Communications