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Vulnerability As of testing by Symantec in 2013, iOS phones had the most vulnerability. Despite this, Android is still more targeted by malware due to the open nature of the system and the less restrictive app store. Android users can install third-party apps using Android package (APK) files, adding an extra layer of vulnerability. This vulnerability isn't as readily available on the modified system Amazon uses for the Kindle Fire. While the Amazon Appstore is largely safe, no store is completely protected from malware - and some malware masquerades as legitimate software. Safe Practices In addition to installing an anti-virus app on your Kindle Fire, you should use it as safely and responsibly as possible. If you're on a public wireless connection, don't conduct sensitive activities such as banking or entering other personal information.
Don't click any links that you don't recognize or from people you don't know - this is especially important on social media sites where spam and malware attacks are high. Also, don't open email attachments from users you don't know.
McAfee Review One of the top brands in the antivirus market since it’s inception, Mcafee Antivirus (named after the company founded by the product’s famed creator John McAfee, who resigned from the company in 1994) quickly rose to heights in the late 90’s as the most proficient antivirus software available. Now owned by Intel Security Group (purchased in 2010 for a cool $7.68 billion), the Mcafee antivirus products are still a powerhouse in the market, banking on almost 30 years of experience offering PC protection products. Now a 30 strong arsenal of products, McAfee have a lot to offer in the cyber protection world, from protecting your mobile phone to safeguarding large organization server bases, but what can they do for you in protecting your computer, and are they worth trying?
IPad/iPod Compatible Reliability and Security As mentioned in the features section, Mcafee antivirus software is generally very reliable and, in the most recent test, above industry standard. According to usage tests, it’s the same story for the product’s usability With no false detection's of legitimate software as malware, McAfee antivirus is miles ahead of the industry average (5, out of a possible 1,328,235).
This makes for a great user experience and a refreshing lack of mistaken flagging up of harmless software which is all too common in antivirus products. The user interface of the product is very simple and easy to navigate, unlike other antivirus software with good feature sets.
Tune-Up Includes tools which will help with the speed and optimization of your computer. Support and Customer Service If you need support it is relatively easy to get, you can choose between chat support, email support and phone support, all available around the clock.
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During a period of high volume, we only had to wait 2 minutes to connect with a representative at McAfee via chat support, so we can vouch for their availability. Their support avenues aren’t just good for helping with the product, they are also a great way to brush up on your linguistics as they offer phone support in 10 different countries and 5 different languages, as well as chat support in over 20 languages.