McAfee Mobile Security protects your mobile device against threats. It also helps you recover your mobile device if it is lost or stolen.
You can use McAfee Mobile Security to back up data from your mobile device to ensure your important information is never lost. Plus, McAfee Mobile Security blocks risky sites from appearing in your search results to protect you from online threats.
• | Scan for threats McAfee Mobile Security protects your mobile device from threats. It automatically scans messages, files, and applications in real-time. If you suspect your mobile device is infected, you can run a manual scan any time. |
• | Get automatic updates When you use McAfee Mobile Security, you get automatic updates that protect your mobile device against the latest threats. You can also update McAfee Mobile Security manually any time. |
• | Change your settings McAfee Mobile Security comes with recommended security settings for automatic updates and real-time protection. You can change these security settings any time. |
• | Back up your data automatically You can set McAfee Mobile Security to automatically back up your data. Remember, McAfee Mobile Security does not automatically back up photos and videos. |
• | Restore your data You can restore your text messages and contacts from the McAfee Mobile Security website to your mobile device. |
• | Locate your device and track your SIM card If your mobile device is lost or stolen, you can log in to the McAfee Mobile Security website to see its location on a map. After you track its location, you can zoom in and see your device's virtual location in street view. When McAfee Mobile Security detects a new SIM card in your device, the SIM card number is updated on your McAfee Mobile Security account. |
• | Access your McAfee Mobile Security account You can log in to your account on the McAfee Mobile Security website to manage your mobile security. |
• | Manage your mobile device using text message You can send commands to your mobile device using text messags to lock and locate your device, and wipe out data stored on your device. |
• | Buy your subscription You can buy your McAfee Mobile Security subscription on your mobile device. |
• | Manage your subscription You can renew your subscription from the McAfee Mobile Security website. After you renew, you can update your subscription information on your mobile device. |
McAfee Mobile Security protects your mobile device from threats. It automatically scans messages, files, and applications in real-time. If you suspect your mobile device is infected, you can run a manual scan any time.
1 | Open McAfee Mobile Security on your mobile device, and then enter your 6-digit PIN. |
2 | Select Security Scan, and then select Malware Scan. |
When you use McAfee Mobile Security, you get automatic updates that protect your mobile device against the latest threats. You can also update McAfee Mobile Security manually any time.
1 | Open McAfee Mobile Security on your mobile device, then enter your 6-digit PIN. |
2 | Select Security Scan, then select Update. |
McAfee Mobile Security comes with recommended security settings for automatic updates and real-time protection. You can change these security settings any time.
1 | Open McAfee Mobile Security on your mobile device, then enter your 6-digit PIN. |
2 | Press Menu, and then select Settings. |
3 | Select Scan Settings, and then do one of the following: |
You can set McAfee Mobile Security to automatically back up your data. Remember, McAfee Mobile Security does not automatically back up photos and videos.
If your mobile device is lost or stolen, you can log in to the McAfee Mobile Security website to see its location on a map. After you track its location, you can zoom in and see your device's virtual location in street view. When McAfee Mobile Security detects a new SIM card in your device, the SIM card number is updated on your McAfee Mobile Security account.
1 | On your PC, log in to your McAfee Mobile Security account at www.mcafeemobilesecurity.com. |
2 | Click Location. |
You can log in to your account on the McAfee Mobile Security website to manage your mobile security.
From the McAfee Mobile Security website, you can back up and restore data to and from your device. Plus, you can wipe out all data from your device whenever you need to.
1 | On your PC, log in to your McAfee Mobile Security account at www.mcafeemobilesecurity.com. |
2 | In the Mobile No/Email field, enter your email address or phone number. |
3 | In the next field, enter the 6-digit PIN you selected when you activated McAfee Mobile Security. |
4 | Click Sign In. |
You can send commands to your mobile device using text messags to lock and locate your device, and wipe out data stored on your device.
![]() | You cannot send these commands to a tablet. If you have a tablet, log in to your McAfee Mobile Security account to lock and locate your mobile device, and to wipe out data stored on your device. |
You can buy your McAfee Mobile Security subscription on your mobile device.
![]() | If you downloaded your McAfee Mobile Security application from a service provider, please contact them to purchase your subscription. |
You can renew your subscription from the McAfee Mobile Security website. After you renew, you can update your subscription information on your mobile device.
1 | Open the McAfee Mobile Security application, and then enter your 6-digit PIN. |
2 | Press Menu, and then select Subscription Information. |
3 | Select Update Subscription, and then select OK. |