McAfee Mobile Security Will Come Pre-Installed On LG G5

Intel Security has announced that its McAfee Mobile Security will be pre-installed on the latest smartphone LG G5 from the house of LG Electronics.

LG Electronics has selected McAfee Mobile Security to protect its devices against security threats and provide theft protection for its G4 and G5 smartphoneS. With the pre-installed application, LG G5 users will enjoy antivirus and anti-theft benefits as well as enhanced privacy settings, enabling them to experience the mobile world with greater confidence.

LG G5 is the latest flagship smartphone of LG Electronics and will be officially launched in India on 1st June at price of Rs. 52,990.

Intel Security’s Mobile Threat Report recently found that three million mobile devices were affected by malware solely through mobile app stores over the past six months. Additionally, Intel Security found that in Q4 2015 mobile malware samples increased 24 percent compared to Q3 2015, reinforcing the need for consumers to have appropriate protection to help protect their devices and digital lives.

“McAfee Mobile Security offers award-winning protection for mobile devices, so it’s no surprise that smartphone manufacturer LG chose it to help protect its G4 and now G5 smartphones,” said John Giamatteo, corporate vice president at Intel Security. “As LG’s customers turn to mobile devices and mobile applications to enrich their lives, we will offer them innovative solutions to help protect their devices, their digital lives and allow them to connect to the Internet more securely and with confidence.”