Consumer Alert: McAfee Finds One in Every Six Personal ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 30, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) ?
Lack of consumer PC protection is a global problem. McAfee, the world?s
largest dedicated security technology company, today reveals shocking
findings from a global study
set out to determine the percentage of personal computer owners without
any working protection. In a study that analyzed data from voluntary
scans from an average of 27-28 million computers per month, McAfee
researchers found 17% of the world is browsing the internet completely
unprotected.(1) Out of the 24 participating countries, the
United States landed in the top 5 least protected.

Browsing the internet on an exposed computer not only increases the risk
of identity theft and data loss, but it can contribute to the spread of
harmful programs and nasty viruses. Even if you think your personal
computer has basic protection installed, it is important to make sure
your security software stays up-to-date. Research also found many of the
scanned computers have disabled or expired software. Within the United
States alone, 19.32% of consumers are unprotected.

Key Findings:

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83% of global PC owners have working basic security protection(2)

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17% of PCs scanned had no anti-virus software installed or it
was expired

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Finland came out on top as the most protected, with only 9.7%
of PCs lacking any security protection

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Singapore came out on bottom with 21.75% of consumer PCs
completely unprotected

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The United States is the 5th least
protected country, with 19.32% of Americans browsing the Internet
without any protection ? 12.25% of consumers have zero security
protection installed; 7.07% have security software installed
but disabled

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Spain had the highest percentage of PCs without any installed basic
security protection at 16.33%

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Singapore had the highest percentage of users, 11.75%, with
installed, but disabled, security protection

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Consumers globally say 27% of their digital files would be
?impossible to restore? at all if lost and not backed up properly,
and had an average value of $10,014 US.

Expert Quote:

?The freedom to browse the internet comes with the added risk of
unwanted exposure, and cybercriminals are preying on unsuspecting
victims,? says Steve Petracca, SVP and GM of consumer, small business
and mobile at McAfee. ?With the increasing number of global
cyber-attacks affecting consumers, it is critical that the 17% of
consumers that are unprotected update their virus protection before it?s
too late.?

Available Product Solutions:

McAfee
AntiVirus Plus instantly detects and blocks computer viruses and
helps to stop web threats before they are downloaded to a consumer?s PC.
This suite includes anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-phishing, identity
and firewall protection, as well as PC optimization tools. The suggested
retail price for McAfee
AntiVirus Plus is $49.99 US.

McAfee makes it easier than ever for consumers to protect all of their
devices with award-winning McAfee
All Access, which protects all of a consumer?s digital devices for
$99.99 US. McAfee All Access is a single solution that protects
consumers? PCs, Macs, smartphones, and tablets from a variety of
threats?wherever they connect. Consumers stay safe when they shop and
surf on the net, visit social networks, click on online images, or use
their email?no matter what device they?re using.

(1)PCs scanned either had no anti-virus installed or the
software was installed, but disabled.

(2)Basic security protection is defined as working anti-virus,
anti-spyware, and firewall technologies.

Note: Due to rounding, country data may
show a variance of ?1%.

About McAfee

McAfee, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel Corporation


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, 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

NOTE: McAfee and Safe Eyes are trademarks or registered trademarks of
McAfee or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

About Survey

McAfee analyzed security scans voluntarily submitted by consumers
globally using a free diagnostic tool for PCs called McAfee Security
Scan Plus. It works with most security software programs and actively
checks a consumer?s computer for threats, anti-virus software and
firewall protection. It is for Windows operating systems only. Between
27 ? 28 million scans took place each month globally. No personal
information was collected as part of these scans.

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SOURCE: McAfee

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