NYC Secure
Mobile Threat Protection for the people of NYC
NYC Secure - Mobile Threat Protection App
"NYC Secure" is New York City's mobile threat protection app designed to safeguard residents from cyber threats. With features like alerts for unsecure Wi-Fi networks, hijacking detection, and phishing education, it prioritizes user privacy by keeping data local. Users can enable a VPN to verify suspicious links across various platforms, ensuring safer online experiences.
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Email: ny*****@cyber.nyc.gov
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Permissions
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
SMS: receive text messages (SMS)
Phone: read phone status and identity
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Camera: take pictures and videos
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Device ID & call information: read phone status and identity
Other:
- receive data from Internet
- view network connections
- pair with Bluetooth devices
- access Bluetooth settings
- change network connectivity
- connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
- full network access
- run at startup
- control vibration
- prevent device from sleeping
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App summary
New York City’s solution to protect its residents from cyber threats to their mobile devices and tablets. NYC Secure puts your privacy first: no data leaves your device.
Brought to you by NYC Cyber Command, NYC Secure alerts users to cyber threats such as:
● unsecure or “rogue” Wi-Fi networks;
● hijacking online transactions; and,
● phishing detection and education tools.
The app alerts you to threats and recommends ways you can protect your data and device.
You have the option to enable a VPN in the NYC Secure app to verify if suspicious links sent to you through text, email, a messaging app, or social media are safe or a possible phishing attempt.
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Provides peace of mind regarding cybersecurity
- Well-designed and easy to use
- Effective in protecting personal information
- Trustworthy and fast
Cons
- Significant battery drain
- Frequent crashes and performance issues
- Lack of developer response to user concerns
- Interferes with functionality of other apps
Most mentioned
- Battery drain issues
- Crashes and stability problems
- Lack of responsiveness from the developer
- Confusion over network security detection
User reviews
Just installed NYC secure about 5 to 7weeks ago truthfully I don't have much to say either way.however I do imagine I feel as though I am better off with them w/o it so.
by 
Bobby, 2023-06-25
Bobby, 2023-06-25Since new samsung update the app keeps deactivating! Also when I click for a manual scan it does nothing! Plus no response from developer after sending email! SMDH its been weeks and still no response from developer, will have to find another app! This app works on my tablet but not on my cell! What really pissesme off is that iam from NYC! Since no response from developer no choice but to uninstall!
by 
N. Hart, 2022-11-28
N. Hart, 2022-11-28Same as others are reporting, over the last few months the has started drain in ng my battery, as of this morning this app was responsible for 44% of battery usage in the last 24 hours. That said I've had this installed on my last three phones and like the functionality it provides... But not the recent battery eating behaviour.
by 
William Dinnnigan, 2022-10-28
William Dinnnigan, 2022-10-28Similar apps
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