Intego, the well-known Mac security software company, continues to expand its services. After recently launching Intego ONE on macOS (a native application combining antivirus, firewall, system optimization, and VPN in a single interface), the company has now adapted its suite for iOS. The Intego: VPN & Wi-Fi Security 1.0 application is now officially available on iPhone.
Behind this launch, the publisher offers a service built around a classic virtual private network, allowing users to mask their location and connect to servers distributed around the world. But the application distinguishes itself by adding a network analysis layer: each time a user connects to a new Wi-Fi access point, the utility assesses its security level. This gives the user the information needed to make an informed decision about whether to activate the encrypted tunnel to protect their communications.
An assistant to enhance security
Beyond its primary function as a VPN, the utility plays an educational role in digital hygiene. While iOS boasts robust built-in protections, these still need to be activated, something many users neglect to do. The application therefore checks a series of parameters vital to device security. It scans for the presence of a passcode, the activation of biometrics via Face ID or Touch ID, and the tracking permissions granted to third-party applications.
The software goes a step further by ensuring the iPhone is running the latest available update. It also tracks any hardware or software modifications that could bypass Apple's security measures and verifies that no screen recording is taking place without your knowledge. If a vulnerability or oversight is detected, the interface doesn't just display a simple warning, but details the nature of the problem and the steps to take to fix it.
List of features:
A private connection, wherever you are
Café and hotel Wi-Fi isn’t private. Activate Intego VPN to keep your online activity more private is your own business again. Your IP-based location remains concealed, and no record is kept of the sites you visit. One tap to connect, one tap to stop.
Check the Wi-Fi before you trust it
If you're about to access your bank through an unfamiliar network, check it first. Intego shows you the network's speed and highlights any issues it detects. Within a few
seconds, and you know where you stand.
Is your iPhone secure?
Your iPhone already includes strong security features, although some require you to enable them enabled, even though many users may not have checked these settings. Intego checks:
– Whether a passcode is enabled on your iPhone
– Whether Face ID or Touch ID is enabled
– Whether apps have permission to track your activity
– Whether your iPhone has the newest software version available for it
– Whether your screen is being recorded
When it detects an issue, Intego explains what it found and how you can address it
about it.
Bonus for the Complete package
Access is included at no extra cost, but it is exclusively reserved for subscribers of the premium Intego ONE Complete plan. The publisher is accompanying this launch with a 35% discount on its full subscription (with a 30-day money-back guarantee).
