Intel’s New Consumer Security Lineup Extends Use of the Cloud to Protect Against Emerging Threats
Intel Security launched its 2017 consumer security lineup featuring security technologies to protect the devices people use every day against the latest threats.
The centerpiece of the new portfolio is a new anti-malware engine that offers more efficient and effective detection by offloading analysis to the cloud. In addition, McAfee AntiVirus Plus, McAfee Internet Security, McAfee Total Protection and McAfee LiveSafe offer key cross-device enhancements.
The 2017 McAfee product line provides protection for popular household devices – from PCs to Macs and smartphones to tablets – and is complemented by a new anti-malware engine.
Key features include:
- The McAfee Next Generation Anti-Malware Engine combines proven detection methods with a new malware unmasking system that uses behavioral analytics and machine learning to detect and block malware without the need for human research.
- The 2017 lineup includes increased Mac and Android protection capabilities
- Multifactor Password Management: True Key by Intel Security offers multifactor authentication for consumers to securely log in to their websites using unique factors like facial recognition and fingerprint. New updates include: master password reset and data import from other password managers. The True Key app is included with McAfee LiveSafe, McAfee Total Protection and McAfee Internet Security.
- Virus Removal or Moneyback Guarantee: Intel's Virus Protection Pledge is free when a customer’s McAfee subscription is set to renew automatically. If a customer gets a virus they can’t handle, Intel's customer support team will remove it or the customer will receive a refund.