McAfee: Stay Secure & Private

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About this app

Protect your new devices and get 7 days of free protection with McAfee Security, including secure VPN and WiFi analyzer, identity theft monitoring and cybersecurity guidance to proactively defend against malware and threats.

Now introducing McAfee’s Scam Detector - Know which texts and emails are real or fake.

What protection can McAfee offer?



▪ Protect your data and finances from online threats and the dark web
▪ Award-winning antivirus, private VPN, identity theft monitoring, virus cleaner, and AI technology to detect scam and phishing messages
▪ Text scam protection provides alerts for scam links and email scam protection flags suspicious emails
▪ Secure your data across smartphones, tablets, PCs and Macs

FEATURES

How does Scam Detector work?


▪ Text scam protection filters suspicious messages and blocks harmful sites
▪ Identify risky emails and phishing attempts with email scam protection

How does antivirus and virus scanner protect my devices?


▪ Anti-malware & anti-spyware detection with award-winning antivirus and virus cleaner
▪ Data protection for personal files and downloads
▪ AI protection scans and detects threats and suspicious activity in real time

How does the secure VPN protect my privacy?


▪ Stay protected against unsecured WiFi hotspots and online threats from hackers and scammers
▪ Private VPN changes your location & IP address for additional anti-spyware security

Does McAfee offer 24/7 identity monitoring?


▪ Get 24/7 identity theft protection for online threats and security breaches
▪ Monitor up to 10 email addresses, ID numbers and more
▪ See if your information has been leaked on the dark web and get alerts if anything is found

Does McAfee offer transaction and credit monitoring?


▪ Protect yourself from financial fraud and identity theft by monitoring transactions and credit score

Can McAfee clean up my personal data?


▪ Find out if your private data has been collected by data brokers and remove it from sites
▪ Clean your private information from online threats, the dark web, or scammers

How does McAfee online account cleanup work?


▪ Enhances online security and data privacy by scanning your email, evaluating account risks, and facilitating data deletion

How does safe browsing and wifi scan protect me online?


▪ Block malware attacks from websites and ensure safe browser connections
▪ WiFi analyzer provides safe connections on public networks with a hotspot shield and safety alerts

How does the Social Privacy Manager protect my identity?


▪ Manage your data privacy by reducing the amount of data collected on your social accounts

Download McAfee+ Security today for complete data protection, secure WiFi, and reliable cybersecurity.

What plans and subscriptions does McAfee offer?



McAfee Security - Free


▪ Single device protection
▪ Antivirus Scan*
▪ Wi-Fi Scan
▪ Identity Scan

McAfee Basic Protection:


▪ Single device protection
▪ Antivirus*
▪ Secure VPN**
▪ Basic Identity Monitoring**
▪ WiFi Scan
▪ Safe Browsing
▪ Text Scam Detector

McAfee+ Advanced:


▪ Unlimited device protection
▪ Antivirus*
▪ Secure VPN**
▪ Identity Monitoring**
▪ WiFi Scan
▪ Safe Browsing
▪ Personal Data Cleanup
▪ Transaction Monitoring
▪ Credit Monitoring
▪ ID Restoration
▪ Security Freeze
▪ Scam Detector
▪ Online Account Cleanup
▪ 24/7 online security experts
▪ Social Privacy Manager

*Our Antivirus and virus cleaner is only available on PCs and Android devices
**Not all features are available for all devices, locations or subscriptions not listed in the description. See System Requirements for additional information.

McAfee uses the AccessibilityService API to access information about the websites you visit. This allows us to protect you in real-time from harmful sites.
McAfee defends against malware with antivirus, scam protection & virus cleaner
Updated on
10 Nov 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
  • No data shared with third parties
    Learn more about how developers declare sharing
  • This app may collect these data types
    Personal info, Financial info and Device or other IDs
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

839K reviews
Home User
14 August 2026
Really liked the app before the latest update where they took away the notifications with sounds. Like it much better the old way. 5 stars to 2 stars now. Why not have the option to have notifications with sound or no notifications or sound?
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McAfee LLC
14 August 2026
We appreciate the honest feedback on our latest updates! Our goal is your safety and care, we will take this feedback into account and make sure that we take our time to ensure that you get the best protection. If you have any further concerns contact our support at https://www.mcafee.com/support/s/contactsupport. Have a great day!
Dorothy Franks
19 August 2026
I have had problems with this app for 2 months. I have been unable to sign into my account. I cannot get help to get resolved. I have tried everything I know with no results. The 1st page will not take any information that I try to put in .
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McAfee LLC
19 August 2026
Hello Dorothy, we're sorry to hear you've been unable to access your account and that the sign-in page isn't accepting your information. We understand how frustrating this can be. Please contact us via chat or phone at https://www.mcafee.com/support/s/contactsupport so our team can investigate and assist you.
Ann Simmons
14 September 2026
My phone says high cpu usage and tells me to put mcafee in deep sleep. I have used it for years and never had this problem. Could you help me please.
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McAfee LLC
15 September 2026
Hi Ann! We're sorry to hear about the high CPU usage warning. Since this is a new issue after years of use, please contact our support team at https://www.mcafee.com/support/s/contactsupport so we can investigate and assist. Visit mcafee.com for updates and follow us on social media.

What's new

Introducing McAfee's Scam Detector! Online, it can be hard to tell what's real, so we make it easy: McAfee gives you protection against scam texts, emails, and videos. Available with McAfee+, McAfee LiveSafe, and McAfee Total Protection.