McAfee security apps now free on Google Play and iTunes

MUMBAI, INDIA: McAfee has delighted Android and iPhone users as it brings in free mobile security solutions on Google Play and iTunes. One can download the two security apps by McAfee by the name-McAfee Antivirus and Solutions and McAfree Security Innovations on both Android and iOS platforms.

With this move, McAfee plans to bring in security for the major chunk of smart devices, be it smartphones or tablets. Android being an open source platform invites a number of viruses and malware threat plus the content sharing is at its peak which is again a risky. So, McAfee with its free security solutions is planning to make the smartphones more secure and risk free.

"With India placed on the tip of mobile device explosion, there is an overwhelming need of adoption of security and privacy protection in our digital lives," said Jagdish Mahapatra, MD, India and SAARC, McAfee.

"With free access to our award-winning mobile security product, Indian consumers will be empowered to access all the benefits of this connected world and enjoy a safe mobile life. McAfee is committed towards raising awareness on cyber threats, to enable personal data security and protect digital lives. Our initiative to give away one of the strongest premium mobile security offerings at no cost is an enabler in that direction."

Downloading apps require an access to all our personal information, including the card details as well, this makes the smart device more open to the attack. So having an antivirus has of late become a must.