The application also lets users automatically back up all of the data stored on their phones including text messages and address books.

WaveSecure locked phones show a permanent message on the screen explaining how to return the phone to its owner. The phone will automatically go into lock-down mode if it is used with an unauthorized wireless account and inform a user's emergency contact of its location. If the phone's been stolen, they can remotely lock it and/or wipe all of the personal data from the device and its external memory cards. If a phone is lost, the WaveSecure service lets users remotely locate the phone and pinpoint its location via the McAfee WaveSecure web portal or through SMS.

We're honored that Softwareload readers value this technology and chose it as their favorite tool.” “The WaveSecure security service for consumers allows users complete protection and control of their mobile device, anytime and anywhere.

“Device loss is the most worrisome and likely security incident that consumer mobile users face today,” said Todd Gebhart, executive vice president and general manager of consumer and mobile security, McAfee. It's apparent that when it comes to PC software and mobile applications these are the areas that people are most passionate about.” “It's interesting to note that audio software, mobile tools and freeware were the areas which generated the most competition. and we're delighted that they fired the imagination of so many people – almost 30,000 voted in the end,” said Dirk Lebzien, head of Softwareload. “This is the first time we've run our Software of the Year Awards in the U.K. software fans voted online for their favorite PC software and mobile apps during October and November 2010 and WaveSecure for Android was chosen as the winner in the Tools category. McAfee (NYSE: MFE) today announced that McAfee® WaveSecure for Android was named Software of the Year 2010 by Softwareload, Deutsche Telekom's software download portal.

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