McAfee's Heartbleed Detector App

McAfee's Heartbleed Detector App is available for Android users and free download.free McAfee Heartbleed Detector app can help users determine if a mobile device or any installed apps are affected by checking two data points: Determines which version of OpenSSL the Android device is using and then checks to see if the Heartbleed bug is present. A recent blog post by McAfee highlighted some of the important directives Android users can do.

What do Android users need to do?

1. Download the free McAfee Heartbleed Detector app

2. Check Android Settings

3. Even after updating the OS, users should still avoid sensitive transactions on mobile devices

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Checking Android Settings will allow the user to further examine risk areas. Users access their About Phone section to determine which version of Android is running on the device. If it is Android 4.1.1, check for a system update and update immediately. Android users are suggested to avoid sensitive transaction for mobile such as banking, mobile payments, etc. While Google is currently working to fix the OpenSSL problem in Android 4.1.1, it is best to take extra steps to prevent your personal information from getting into the wrong hands in the meantime.

If the device is running the vulnerable version of OpenSSL, the user will be notified so that they can be sure to upgrade to the latest version of Android OS available for the device. The app for Android users also checks the OpenSSL version of every app installed on the device to determine if it is Heartbleed vulnerable. If the app is affected, the user will be notified and can then make the decision to uninstall or update the app to a newer, safer version, if one is available from the developer.

Download the app today to determine if your device is vulnerable and to check your apps’ risk level.