Anti-virus/Anti-spyware
Stay safe with state-of-the-art anti-malware protection.
Supported devices: PC, Mac, AndroidAnti-phishing
Stay protected from phishing URLs in email and instant message with WebAdvisor®.
Supported devices: PC, Mac, AndroidAnti-spam
Make sure only safe emails make it into your inbox with a best-in-class spam filter.
Supported devices: PCFirewall
Help to prevent online hackers from accessing your computer's operating system or stealing your information.
Supported devices: PC, MacBrowsing Protection
Know if a site you're about to visit is dangerous with WebAdvisor® - just look for the red, yellow, and green safety ratings.
Supported devices: PC, Mac, AndroidHome network defense
Make sure the devices accessing your network are trusted - My Home Network shows you all your connected devices.
Supported devices: PCFile Shredder
Securely destroy sensitive files, such as old tax documents, with online file shredder capabilities.
Supported devices: PCData Encryption
Help block unauthorized access to your sensitive information.
Supported devices: PCVulnerability Scanner
Find and patch holes in Windows and applications with the included Vulnerability Scanner.
Supported devices: PCPassword Manager - True KeyTM by Intel Security
Securely, create and manage your passwords on all your devices with True Key, the latest in password security. Available for residential customers only.
Supported devices: PC, Mac, Android, iOSParental Controls
Block inappropriate sites by category or URL.
Supported devices: PC, AndroidMonitor Online Activities
Check user login times, attempts to access forbidden sites, and total time spent online.
Supported devices: PC, MacInstant Message Monitoring
Monitor instant message activity. View conversations and block users/ chat rooms.
Supported devices: PCProgram Blocking
Control the usage of applications and set time limits/blocks.
Supported devices: PCMobile Device Lock
Lock your phone or Android tablet remotely if your device is lost or stolen. You can access this feature via SMS text or by visiting Optimum.net/protect and managing your devices. You can also create a customized lock screen message with your contact details to facilitate the safe return of your device.
Supported devices: AndroidShould your phone be lost or stolen
You can protect your privacy by remotely removing all contacts, photos, calendars, text messages, and browsing history on your phone.
Supported devices: AndroidBackup and Restore Mobile Data
Preserve irreplaceable personal information on demand, on a schedule, or before you wipe your missing smartphone; then restore your information to any supported mobile device.
Supported devices: AndroidLocate and Track Mobile Devices
Locate your mobile device quickly via GPS, which can be activated remotely from any browser. You can also enable a "SCREAM" function which helps locate it with ease.
Supported devices: AndroidUninstall Protection
Keep a thief, or another user, from bypassing your mobile protection and wiping your apps and device data. Password is required in order to delete the app.
Supported devices: AndroidCall and SMS Filtering
Easily filter out spammers, incorrect numbers, and unwanted SMS and MMS messages.
Supported devices: AndroidApp Privacy Protection
Scan and check your apps for signs that they are asking for more access than needed. Review reports so you can decide whether or not to trust a particular application.
Supported devices: AndroidApp Lock
Protect your privacy by allowing you to lock apps with a password, thereby securing them from being accessed by other people using your phone.
Supported devices: Android| Features | PC | Mac | Smartphone & Tablet (Android only) |
| Anti-virus/Anti-spyware Stay safe with state-of-the-art anti-malware protection. | |||
| Anti-phishing Stay protected from phishing URLs in email and instant message with WebAdvisor®. | |||
| Anti-spam Make sure only safe emails make it into your inbox with a best-in-class spam filter. | |||
| Firewall Help to prevent online hackers from accessing your computer's operating system or stealing your information. | |||
| Browsing Protection Know if a site you're about to visit is dangerous with WebAdvisor® - just look for the red, yellow, and green safety ratings. | |||
| Home network defense Make sure the devices accessing your network are trusted - My Home Network shows you all your connected devices. | |||
| File Shredder Securely destroy sensitive files, such as old tax documents, with online file shredder capabilities. | |||
| Data Encryption Help block unauthorized access to your sensitive information. | |||
| Vulnerability Scanner Find and patch holes in Windows and applications with the included Vulnerability Scanner. | |||
| Password Manager - True KeyTM by Intel Security Securely, create and manage your passwords on all your devices with True Key, the latest in password security. Available for residential customers only. | Available on Android and iOS | ||
| Parental Controls Block inappropriate sites by category or URL. | |||
| Monitor Online Activities Check user login times, attempts to access forbidden sites, and total time spent online. | |||
| Instant Message Monitoring Monitor instant message activity. View conversations and block users/ chat rooms. | |||
| Program Blocking Control the usage of applications and set time limits/blocks. | |||
| Mobile Device Lock Lock your phone or Android tablet remotely if your device is lost or stolen. You can access this feature via SMS text or by visiting Optimum.net/protect and managing your devices. You can also create a customized lock screen message with your contact details to facilitate the safe return of your device. | |||
| Should your phone be lost or stolen You can protect your privacy by remotely removing all contacts, photos, calendars, text messages, and browsing history on your phone. | |||
| Backup and Restore Mobile Data Preserve irreplaceable personal information on demand, on a schedule, or before you wipe your missing smartphone; then restore your information to any supported mobile device. | |||
| Locate and Track Mobile Devices Locate your mobile device quickly via GPS, which can be activated remotely from any browser. You can also enable a "SCREAM" function which helps locate it with ease. | |||
| Uninstall Protection Keep a thief, or another user, from bypassing your mobile protection and wiping your apps and device data. Password is required in order to delete the app. | |||
| Call and SMS Filtering Easily filter out spammers, incorrect numbers, and unwanted SMS and MMS messages. | |||
| App Privacy Protection Scan and check your apps for signs that they are asking for more access than needed. Review reports so you can decide whether or not to trust a particular application. | |||
| App Lock Protect your privacy by allowing you to lock apps with a password, thereby securing them from being accessed by other people using your phone. |
All features may not be available on all devices.
Please be aware that if you delete the Optimum ID used initially to download internet protection powered by McAfee®, your devices will no longer receive updates. To re-establish protection on your device, you will need to re-register each device using a valid Optimum ID on your account.
Internet protection powered by McAfee is available to Optimum Online customers in good standing only. Minimum system requirements and configurations apply. Requires software download and valid Optimum ID and password. Subscription valid as long as Optimum Online is maintained and covers up to 20 devices. Internet protection works on PCs, Macs, Android Smartphones and Tablets. Blackberry or Kindle devices are not supported. For iOS smartphones and tablets, the only available feature is currently, Password Manager.