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McAfee Mobile Security - Award winning mobile security product from McAfee.

Features -

  • Anti-Virus - Scan for app & files for infections
  • Backup your contacts, sms, photos and restore them if you loose your phone
  • Anti-Theft - Lock and Wipe your phone if you lose your phone
  • Web protection for safe browsing
  • Available for Android & iOS










McAfee Stinger
- McAfee Stinger is a standalone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses on Windows platform. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but a specialized tool to assist administrators and users when dealing with infected system. Stinger utilizes next-generation scan technology, including rootkit scanning, and scan performance optimizations. It detects and removes threats identified under the "Threat List" option under Advanced menu options in the Stinger application.

Advantages

  • Small download and quick scan. 
  • No installation required - No registration required. 
  • Just download and scan for infection on Windows machines



McAfee Security Scan Plus - Actively checks your computer for anti-virus software, firewall protection, and web security.

  • No registration required
  • Small installer
  • Minimal disk space required
  • Minimalist product to keep an eye on your Anti-Virus and Firewall

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