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McAfee AntiVirus

Antivirus program offering real-time protection against malware, ransomware, and phishing attempts, with additional features for secure browsing and identity monitoring

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Real-Time Protection
Continuously monitors your devices for threats, offering the most up-to-date defence
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Firewall
Blocks unauthorized access to your network, preventing data breaches
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Ransomware Protection
Detects and blocks ransomware attacks to prevent file encryption.
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Secure VPN
Encrypts your internet traffic, safeguarding your privacy and data, especially on public Wi-Fi
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Password Manager
Securely stores and manages your login information, preventing password breaches
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Identity Protection
Monitors your personal information and alerts you of potential identity theft attempts
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Safe Browsing
Blocks malicious websites and phishing attempts, preventing you from unknowingly downloading malware or compromising your information
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File Shredder
Permanently delete sensitive files to prevent data recovery.
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Tracker Remover
Prevent online trackers from collecting your browsing data.
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Parental Controls
Manage and monitor your children’s online activities.
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Cluttered Desktop Interface
Some users find the desktop interface a bit cluttered, which can affect usability.
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Basic VPN Limitations
The basic VPN included lacks a kill switch and has poor unblocking capabilities.
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Reduced Features for Mac and iOS
Features are not as robust for Mac and iOS devices compared to Windows.
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Complex Pricing Plans
Offers many pricing plans, which can be confusing for users to navigate.
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No Email Security
Unlike some competitors, McAfee lacks dedicated email security features.
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Resource-Intensive
Can be resource-intensive, impacting system performance.

Platform

Desktop
Mobile-Tablet

Social

System Requirements

#Minimum
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  • X64 processors: Microsoft Windows 11 and Windows 10 (RS5) and newer
  • ARM64 processors: Microsoft Windows 11 and newer
  • Build 4.17.1 or higher: MacOS 10.15 and above
  • Google Android smartphones and tablets 9 or higher
  • Apple iOS 15 or later
  • ChromeOS 102.0.5005 and higher
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2 GB
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1.3 GB
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1 GHz
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  • Firefox
  • Google Chrome
  • Safari (Mac and iOS)
  • Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)

Ratings

4.20
5

Apple App Store
4.7
5
based on 175100 reviews
Google Play
3.9
5
based on 826000 reviews
PCMag
4.0
5
based on professional's opinion

Developer

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Initial Release

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Repository

McAfee AntiVirus being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.

License

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