Security giant McAfee has unveiled the latest generation of its online protection suite, including a significant upgrade to its native VPN offering. The company says its new platform is designed to integrate with the rise of work-from-home, offering business-focused tools and services alongside its usual focus on consumer and personal security. In addition to an improved VPN service that provides easier access and anti-malware device protection through a centralized connection, the new platform aims to address a number of issues that arise as users work more and more. more at home.
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The company recently conducted research that found 375 new threats per minute, attributed to an increase in rogue apps, phishing scams, and malware. To resolve this issue, McAfee WebAdvisor now provides a warning when you visit websites that cybercriminals can use to gain remote access to your PC. The company says it has also improved its machine learning capabilities to reduce the time it takes to detect emerging malware threats and improve protection against fileless threats. McAfee also increased its social media protection following additional company research that found more than a quarter (27%) of social media users had received a questionable link through social messaging services, and 20 The extra % fell victim to discounts or fake offers. through social channels. Users will also have a clearer view of when mobile apps will request personal information, with app privacy now integrated into core analytics for Android devices. “Now, and forward-thinking, consumers will continue to need enhanced, integrated, and intuitive protection for all aspects of their digital lives, from work to shopping, learning, and entertainment from home,” said Jesús Sánchez- Aguilera, Consumer Manager for EMEA at McAfee. "We believe our latest products provide consumers with the right solutions that allow them to take advantage of their connectivity and focus on what matters most: their family and friends."