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McAfee

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Personal security software with identity and privacy protection

Protect entire household with unlimited devices and parental controls

VG SCORE
9.5
HYBRID

Product Details

CompanyMcAfee
HeadquartersSan Jose, California, USA
Founded1987
PricingPaid — from $29.99/mo
DeploymentHybrid
Learning CurveModerate
Integrations6 available

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PROS & CONS

STRENGTHS

  • Identity theft protection includes up to $1M coverage in higher tier plans
  • Unlimited device coverage on family plans protects all household devices
  • Personal Data Cleanup helps remove information from data broker sites

WEAKNESSES

  • Aggressive upselling and renewal tactics frustrate many users
  • Browser protection can slow down web browsing noticeably on some systems

KEY FEATURES

Total Protection

Antivirus, firewall, and real-time threat protection for all devices

Identity Monitoring

Monitor personal information across dark web and data breaches

Secure VPN

Bank-grade encryption for safe browsing on public WiFi networks

Personal Data Cleanup

Request removal of personal information from data broker websites

WHO IS McAfee BEST FOR?

Families

Protect entire household with unlimited devices and parental controls

Identity Protection Seekers

Monitor and protect against identity theft with insurance coverage

INTEGRATIONS

WindowsmacOSiOSAndroidChromeEdge

TECHNICAL DETAILS

LEARNING CURVE
MODERATE — FEW HOURS

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STARTING AT
$29.99/MO

DOSSIER

COMPANY
McAfee
HQ
San Jose, California, USA
FOUNDED
1987
LAST VERIFIED MAR 27, 2026

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PRICING MODEL

BEST FOR

FamiliesIdentity Protection Seekers

FINAL ASSESSMENT

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