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Kaspersky in talks with local telco for mobile antivirus rollout

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab AO revealed that they were in initial talks with a Philippine telecommunication company for a possible partnership, which could include the rollout of antivirus products for mobile phones.

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In a sit-down interview, Kaspersky Managing Director for Asia Pacific Stephan Neumeier told GMA News Online that the talks with the local telco provider had been going on for several months.

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“Hopefully, pretty soon, you will see an announcement that we have signed one of the Philippine telcos to support our xSP business, the mobile business,” Neumeier explained.

The Kaspersky xSP is a subscription-based product that gives subscribers of telco access to several of the firm’s anti-virus products.

Neumeier declined to identify the local telco player they were negotiating with, citing that details of the possible arrangement had yet to be finalized.

He said, however, that the company hopes that the partnership – under a two-year plan – would likely be inked within the year.

Kaspersky Mobile Antivirus is an app designed to protect Android smartphones and tablets from malware, phishing attacks, and other cyber threats.

Some of the key features of Kaspersky Mobile Antivirus include: kaspersky mobile antivirus

  1. Malware detection and removal: The app scans for viruses, Trojans, and other malware on the device, and removes them if detected.
  2. Real-time protection: The app continuously monitors the device for new threats and blocks them in real-time.
  3. Anti-phishing protection: Kaspersky Mobile Antivirus can detect and block phishing sites and emails that attempt to steal personal information.
  4. App lock: The app can lock individual apps on the device with a password or fingerprint, providing an extra layer of security.
  5. Find my phone: The app includes a feature that can help users locate a lost or stolen device, and remotely lock or wipe it if necessary.
  6. Privacy protection: Kaspersky MobiIe Antivirus can block unwanted calls and texts, and prevent apps from accessing personal data without permission.

Kaspersky Mobile Antivirus is available as a free version, as well as a premium version with additional features such as call and text filtering, app usage statistics, and parental controls. The app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or the Kaspersky website.