What is digital secure app?

Digital Secure is an all-in-one suite of privacy and security tools for your mobile devices and home computers. Safeguard your internet connection and personal data with anti-virus, anti-malware and identity theft protection. App download is required.
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What is Digital Secure and do I need it?

Digital Secure is an all-in-one security and privacy application that automatically detects the device for threats from online sources and local storage. While this app scans the device every 24 hours and while users are accessing the internet, users can always run manual scans whenever they want to.
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Is Digital Secure a Verizon product?

Digital Secure is preloaded on Verizon Android devices*, and it's located in your Verizon apps folder. If you can't find the app on your device: Open the Google Play™ Store on your device.
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Is Digital Secure by Verizon free?

To subscribe to the free version of Digital Secure: Open the Digital Secure app on your phone. Tap Continue on the first screen to accept the Terms and Conditions.
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Can I delete Verizon Digital Secure?

If you want to cancel your paid subscription to Digital Secure, you need to unsubscribe in the app, remove it from your account in My Verizon or contact us. Uninstalling the app from your device will not unsubscribe you from the paid service.
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Do I need digital secure on my Android phone?

Digital Secure scans your Android device and minimizes your risk of downloading malicious and infected apps. Digital Secure helps protect your device from: Viruses. Worms.
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Does Verizon have virus protection?

Verizon Internet Security Suite (VISS) is a set of software and services that helps protect your computer from hackers, viruses, spyware, and other threats. Verizon Internet Security Suite is automatically updated to keep the user protected from new threats online.
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Can Verizon scan my phone for viruses?

Verizon is offering two tiers of protection: Mobile Security Basic offers McAfee's antivirus and malicious website detection software, while Mobile Security Premium adds the ability to track what information apps are sending and receiving in addition to allowing users to locate, lock, or remotely wipe an Android device ...
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How do I get rid of Digital Secure notifications?

First, press-and-hold on the persistent notification you want to remove. Another option is to swipe the notification left or right, and then tap on the cogwheel icon shown next to it. Next, tap on the switch next to Permanent to disable it, and then press Save.
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Does Verizon offer free McAfee?

Verizon Home Network Protection (HNP) is currently available for Verizon Fios customers and is included in the price of the Verizon Quantum Gateway Router. McAfee is the device-to-cloud cybersecurity company.
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Is Verizon safe WIFI worth it?

With Verizon Safe Wi-Fi, all you're getting is a way to shield your IP from would be hackers, and also an optional ad blocker that protects your browsing info from advertisers — even on websites owned by Verizon. Both of these things are useful, but we're not so sure it makes the monthly fee ($3.99 a month) worth it.
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How does digital security work?

While cyber security only protects digital data, IT security protects both digital and physical data — essentially data in any form — from unauthorized access, use, change, disclosure, deletion, or other forms of malicious intent from intruders. Cyber security is a subset of IT security.
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What is Verizon device health check?

View this info to identify and fix common issues on your Android device related to the battery, storage, or performance and to check your indoor coverage.
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What is Verizon security & privacy multi device?

With Security & Privacy Multi-Device, you get total mobile security across all of your devices at once instead of just one device. You'll have access to exceptional protection with McAfee Active Protection™ technology to keep your device clear of threats.
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How do I turn off digital secure on Android?

How do I disable the Digital Secure app that came with my Android device?
  1. Open your device settings.
  2. Tap Apps.
  3. Select Digital Secure.
  4. Tap Disable.
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How do I stop unwanted notifications on my phone?

If you're seeing annoying notifications from a website, turn off the permission:
  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app .
  2. Go to a webpage.
  3. To the right of the address bar, tap More Info .
  4. Tap Site settings.
  5. Under "Permissions," tap Notifications. ...
  6. Turn the setting off.
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How do I stop Mcafee from running in the background on my Android?

Under “Running Services,” if you select an app that is using up a lot of RAM, you can select it and simply hit Stop to stop it from running. You can also force-stop apps under Battery usage. Select the apps you want to stop, then hit “Force stop.”
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Can Verizon tell if your phone is tapped?

When you dial *#21#, it will display the various sorts of diversion status which is happening with the number. This will display the information and you will come to know if your calls or messages are tapped.
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How do you find out if your phone has a virus?

A good way to check for malware on your Android phone is to run an antivirus scan. Before buying antivirus software for your phone, make sure you consider the most comprehensive product that's available for your device. There are many antivirus software choices available on the market. Some are free, and some are sold.
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How do I know if my phone has malware on it?

A few signs you've got mobile malware and your device has been compromised include:
  1. Battery draining faster.
  2. Pop-up ads.
  3. Unexplained apps.
  4. A surge in data consumption.
  5. Unexplained charges.
  6. Reduced performance.
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Can my Verizon account be hacked?

Some customers of Verizon's Visible service are using social media to say that hackers have accessed their accounts, changed their information to lock them out, and in some cases even ordered phones using their payment info (via XDA).
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Can Verizon check for spyware?

The enhanced Verizon Internet Security Suite brings you: Anti-virus/Anti-spyware - Helps to detect, block, and remove viruses, spyware, and adware. Anti-phishing - Alerts you to websites that may try to steal your identity.
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Does Verizon have spyware?

Verizon recently rolled out a new pilot project to pre-install on customers' devices an app launcher/search tool that, we believe, is really just spyware. This software, called AppFlash, is preloaded on a new model of LG device—the LG K20 V—rather than in all of their Android line as we previously reported.
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Which apps steal your data?

These Android apps steal your data and money; uninstall them ASAP
  • Auxiliary Message.
  • Fast Magic SMS.
  • Free CamScanner.
  • Super Message.
  • Element Scanner.
  • Go Messages.
  • Travel Wallpapers.
  • Super SMS.
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Can apps hack my phone?

There are various apps out there that can be used to get access to a smartphone with just a phone number. Ultimately, can hackers control your phone? Yes. Unfortunately, they can even hack a phone's camera.
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