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Using Cox Security Suite Plus Powered by McAfee® Features

As of March 21, 2024, free McAfee subscriptions will no longer be included in Cox Internet plans.

  • If you already have the McAfee software downloaded, you can continue using it until June 27, 2024.
  • Customer Notifications will be sent out to subscribers on April 25, 2024.
  • Cox will discontinue offering or supporting McAfee Anti-Virus software for all customers as of June 27, 2024.
  • On or before June 27, 2024, Cox customers should remove the Cox-provided McAfee software from their devices.

Cox Security Suite Plus includes McAfee's award-winning tools for virus, spyware, phishing, spam, and fraud protection. The following table explains how the security features and tools help protect you and your devices online.
 

Operating System / Device Feature Benefit
Windows 7 and higher Virus and Spyware Protection Provides real-time and scheduled protection from viruses and malware.
Vulnerability Scanner Helps find and seal areas of vulnerability in Windows and your favorite browsers and applications.
Firewall This advanced firewall offers the ability to set and manage protection for incoming and outgoing data.
Spam Protection Provides added protection from unwanted emails.
Digital Data Shredder Enables you to select and destroy sensitive data on your computer.
WebAdvisor Verifies links within your web browser and alerts you when a site may be unsafe.
Mac OS X Virus and Spyware Protection Provides real-time and scheduled protection from viruses and malware.
Firewall This advanced firewall offers the ability to set and manage protection for incoming and outgoing data.
WebAdvisor Verifies links within your web browser and alerts you when a site may be unsafe.
Android Smartphones and Tablets Virus and Malware Protection Provides real-time protection from viruses and malware.
Remote Locate, Lock, and Wipe Device Locate your device via GPS and remotely lock or wipe the content if lost or stolen.
CaptureCam Catch an intruder on multiple wrong Vault PIN entries. Receive an email with the photo of the person holding your lost device plus the device location.
Backup and Restore Contacts Backup and restore the contacts on your device.
Battery Optimizer Enables you to optimize the services that drain your device battery.
Call and SMS Blocking (smartphone only) Provides the ability to block unwanted calls and SMS messages.
Apple iOS Smartphones and Tablets Remote Locate, Lock, and Wipe Device Locate your device via GPS and remotely lock or wipe the content if lost or stolen.
CaptureCam Catch an intruder on multiple wrong Vault PIN entries. Receive an email with the photo of the person holding your lost device plus the device location.
Backup and Restore Contacts Backup and restore the contacts on your device.

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