Phone security is the rage right now, and Sony Ericsson is jumping on board. They signed a deal with McAfee to pre-load their mobile security app on the Xperia Mini and Xperia Mini Pro. We recently announced a deal between McAfee and Sprint for the same application.
The McAfee app will safeguard users against device loss, data theft, malware, and virus infection.
“Smartphones represent one of most significant technological developments of our time with today’s devices boasting far more functionality than many early PCs,” said Todd Gebhart, co-president, McAfee. “However, it is far too easy to leave a mobile device in a cab or at the airport, which can mean lost contacts, photos, financial information and other important content. With malware targeting mobile devices growing quarter-on-quarter, there is also the risk of these devices being hacked, infected or phished. The availability of this technology is an important milestone in protecting both the phone itself and the data that resides on the device.”
Nikolaus Scheurer, head of Product Marketing at Sony Ericsson said “By offering as standard these new consumer and business solutions in our XPERIA smartphones, we are setting a new standard in mobile device security allowing us to better serve our customers.”
Hit the break for the full press release:
XPERIATMpro and XPERIATMmini pro smartphones will be available pre-loaded with McAfee Mobile Security Software which enhances security standards for smartphones – protection for today’s mobile lifestyle
August 17, 2011 05:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time
SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–McAfee today announced that its technology for mobile platforms will be offered as standard in Sony Ericsson’s XPERIATM mini pro and forthcoming XPERIATM pro smartphones. This is part of a move designed to effectively safeguard smartphone users against device loss, data theft, malware and virus infection.
“Smartphones represent one of most significant technological developments of our time with today’s devices boasting far more functionality than many early PCs”
McAfee’s mobile technology enables users to enjoy their mobile lifestyle without worry. Users can find their missing phone with alarm and location tracking, prevent misuse with remote lock and wipe and preserve important memories and personal data with remote back-up and restore, even from a lost or misplaced phone. At the same time, McAfee Mobile Security protects against the risk of malware that originates via email, instant messaging and Internet downloads.
“Smartphones represent one of most significant technological developments of our time with today’s devices boasting far more functionality than many early PCs,” said Todd Gebhart, co-president, McAfee. “However, it is far too easy to leave a mobile device in a cab or at the airport, which can mean lost contacts, photos, financial information and other important content. With malware targeting mobile devices growing quarter-on-quarter, there is also the risk of these devices being hacked, infected or phished. The availability of this technology is an important milestone in protecting both the phone itself and the data that resides on the device.”
Nikolaus Scheurer, head of Product Marketing at Sony Ericsson commented: “By offering as standard these new consumer and business solutions in our XPERIATM smartphones, we are setting a new standard in mobile device security allowing us to better serve our customers.”
About McAfee
McAfee, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC), is the world’s largest dedicated security technology company. McAfee delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that help secure systems, networks, and mobile devices around the world, allowing users to safely connect to the Internet, browse and shop the Web more securely. Backed by its unrivaled Global Threat Intelligence, McAfee creates innovative products that empower home users, businesses, the public sector and service providers by enabling them to prove compliance with regulations, protect data, prevent disruptions, identify vulnerabilities, and continuously monitor and improve their security. McAfee is relentlessly focused on constantly finding new ways to keep our customers safe. http://www.mcafee.com
About Sony Ericsson XPERIATMpro and XPERIATMmini pro
Sony Ericsson’s new XPERIA™ mini pro (available in first markets from August), and the forthcoming XPERIA™ pro (available in first markets from October), are premium smartphones, that for the first time combine all the power of the latest Android version for smartphones with multimedia technology from Sony into the optimal smartphone for both business and leisure. Both come with an optimized best in class, slide-out keyboard and full touch capability, enabling business and social networking to be faster and more intuitive than ever.
The subtle but fast Type & Send functionality eliminates the need to open a dedicated app for each type of message, and Smart Keyboard triggers predictive messaging actions automatically when the user slides out the keyboard.
These innovative, compact and full-sized smartphones are packed full of features, powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon™ processor, and run the latest platform of Google’s Android™ for smartphones – Gingerbread 2.3. Beautifully designed, XPERIA™ proand XPERIA™ mini pro both integrate best-in-class imaging and display technology from Sony, including Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine and HD video recording (720p).
The products offer full multimedia entertainment experiences. XPERIA™ pro and XPERIA™ mini pro enable access to over 250,000 apps on the Android Market™ as well as rich Google Mobile Services for business and leisure. Facebook inside XPERIA™ for the richest and most seamless social networking experience on a mobile, a feature just announced for the XPERIA™ family, provides a unique social media integration.
NOTE: McAfee and the McAfee logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of McAfee, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other marks may be claimed as the property of others. The product plans, specifications and descriptions herein are provided for information only and subject to change without notice, and are provided without warranty of any kind, express or implied.
[via businesswire]
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