Micromax ties up with Intel Security to protect smartphones

New Delhi March 8 (IANS) Micromax Informatics on Wednesday announced strategic partnerships with Intel Security to protect its range of smartphones against growing and increasingly complex mobile threats.

A range of new Micromax devices to be launched by the end of March will come integrated with McAfee Mobile Assistant that will help provide a secure mobile experience to Micromax users in India the company said at a press meet.

By integrating McAfee Mobile Assistant on Micromax devices we are enabling our customers to enjoy a safe online experience in the digitally connected world said Vikas Jain Co-founder of Micromax Informatics.

With smartphones becoming an integral part of our connected lives it is important consumers realise threats that exist in the digital world and understand how to safeguard their valued data said Christopher Young Senior Vice President and General Manager Intel Security Group while addressing the reporters.

As a company we are 100 per cent focused on cyber security both for the consumer as well as for corporates Young added.

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