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McAfee Corp. (/ˈmækəfiː/ MAK-ə-fee),[4][5] formerly known as McAfee Associates, Inc. from 1987 to 1997 and 2004 to 2014, Network Associates Inc. from 1997 to 2004, and Intel Security Group from 2014 to 2017, is an American proprietary software company focused on online protection for consumers worldwide headquartered in San Jose, California.

Key Information

The company was purchased by Intel in February 2011;[6][7][8] with this acquisition, it became part of the Intel Security division. In 2017, Intel had a strategic deal with TPG Capital and converted Intel Security into a joint venture between both companies called McAfee.[9][10] Thoma Bravo took a minority stake in the new company, and Intel retained a 49% stake.[11][12] The owners took McAfee public on the NASDAQ in 2020, and in 2022 an investor group led by Advent International Corporation took it private again.[13]

History

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Former McAfee logo with the Intel byline

1987–1999

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The company was founded in 1987 as McAfee Associates, named for its founder John McAfee, who resigned from the company in 1994.[14] McAfee was incorporated in the state of Delaware in 1992. In 1993, McAfee stepped down as head of the company, taking the position of chief technology officer before his eventual resignation. Bill Larson was appointed CEO in his place. Network Associates was formed in 1997 as a merger of McAfee Associates, Network General, PGP Corporation and Helix Software.

In 1996, McAfee acquired Calgary, Alberta, Canada-based FSA Corporation, which helped the company diversify its security offerings away from just client-based antivirus software by bringing on board its own network and desktop encryption technologies.

The FSA team also oversaw the creation of a number of other technologies that were leading edge at the time, including firewall, file encryption, and public key infrastructure product lines. While those product lines had their own individual successes including PowerBroker (written by Dean Huxley and Dan Freedman and now sold by BeyondTrust), the growth of antivirus ware always outpaced the growth of the other security product lines. It is fair to say that McAfee remains best known for its anti-virus and anti-spam products.

Among other companies bought and sold by McAfee is Trusted Information Systems, which developed the Firewall Toolkit, the free software foundation for the commercial Gauntlet Firewall, which was later sold to Secure Computing Corporation. McAfee acquired Trusted Information Systems under the banner of Network Associates in 1998.

McAfee, as a result of brief ownership of TIS Labs/NAI Labs/Network Associates Laboratories/McAfee Research, was highly influential in the world of open-source software, as that organization produced portions of the Linux, FreeBSD, and Darwin operating systems, and developed portions of the BIND name server software and SNMP version 3.[citation needed]

2000–2009

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In 2000, McAfee/Network Associates was the leading authority in educating and protecting people against the Love Bug or ILOVEYOU virus, one of the most destructive computer viruses in history.[15]

At the end of 2000, CEO Bill Larson, President Peter Watkins, and CFO Prabhat Goyal all resigned after the company sustained losses.[16] Company president Gene Hodges served as interim CEO before George Samenuk was appointed CEO in 2001.[17][18]

The company returned to its original name in July 2004.[19] It restructured, beginning with the sale of its Magic Solutions business to Remedy, a subsidiary of BMC Software early in the year.[20] In mid-2004, the company sold the Sniffer Technologies business to a venture capital backed firm named Network General (the same name as the original owner of Sniffer Technologies), and changed its name back to McAfee to reflect its focus on security-related technologies.[21]

In 2006, Dale Fuller became interim CEO when Samenuk resigned and President Kevin Weiss was fired after the company was accused of questionable stock options practices.[22] David DeWalt took over as CEO on April 2, 2007.[23]

In 2007, McAfee launched the Security Innovation Alliance (SIA), a program focused on cultivating partnerships with other tech companies and integrating third-party technology with McAfee's security and compliance risk management technology.[24] On March 11, 2008, McAfee announced a license agreement with the US Department of Defense. This agreement allowed the DoD to integrate McAfee's Virus Scan Enterprise and Anti-Spyware Enterprise into the Defense Information Systems Agency's cyber-security solutions.[25]

2010–2020

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On April 21, 2010, McAfee sent out a bad anti-virus update (DAT 5958) that crippled millions of corporate and consumer Windows-based computers.

On August 19, 2010, Intel announced that it would purchase McAfee for $48 a share in a deal valued at $7.68 billion.[26][27] In September 2016, Intel announced their strategic partnership with TPG to turn McAfee into an independent cyber-security company as a joint venture. That deal closed on April 3, 2017.[28]

CEO David DeWalt resigned in 2011, and McAfee appointed Michael DeCesare and Todd Gebhart as co-presidents.[29] In 2011, McAfee also partnered with SAIC to develop anti-cyber espionage products for use by government and intelligence agencies, along with telecommunications companies.[30]

On January 6, 2014, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich announced during the Consumer Electronics Show the name change from McAfee Security to Intel Security. The company's red shield logo would remain, with the firm continuing to operate as a wholly owned Intel subsidiary.[31] John McAfee, who no longer had any involvement in the company, expressed his pleasure at his name no longer being associated with the software. However, as of 2016 the products still bore the McAfee name.

On September 7, 2016, Intel sold its majority stake to TPG and entered into an agreement with TPG to turn Intel Security into a jointly owned, independent cyber-security company with the McAfee name.[32]

After the deal between the two companies closed, the company was spun back out of Intel on April 4, 2017."[33] Chris Young assumed the CEO position as the company became an independent entity.[34]

In 2018, the company unsuccessfully entered talks to sell majority control of McAfee to minority stakeholder Thoma Bravo.[35] In 2018, McAfee also expanded its Security Innovation Alliance partnerships to include companies such as Atos, CyberX, Fidelis Cyber-security, Aujas, and Silver Peak.[36]

In July 2019, McAfee began meeting with bankers to discuss returning to the market as an IPO.[37] As an IPO, the company was estimated to be valued at $8 billion or higher. However, no deal or decision to join the public market was confirmed.[38]

Near the end of 2019, McAfee partnered with Google Cloud to integrate McAfee's Mvision Cloud and endpoint security technology with Google's cloud infrastructure.[39]

In October 2020, McAfee and its shareholders raised $740 million in the initial public offering and valued at about $8.6 billion based on the outstanding shares listed in its prospectus. McAfee shares were traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under ticker symbol MCFE, marked its return to the public market after 9 years.[40] In 2020, former McAfee CEO Chris Young left his position and was replaced by Peter Leav.[41] However, the stock was delisted from NASDAQ and the company was taken private again in March 2022 by a multi-national investor group under the Advent International Corporation, consisting of the Canada Pension Plan, the Singaporean GIC Private Limited, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.[42]

2021–present

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In July 2021, McAfee completed the sale of its enterprise business. This transaction allowed McAfee to singularly focus on its consumer business and accelerate its strategy to be the leader in online protection for consumers.[43]

In May 2022, Peter Leav stepped down and McAfee named Greg Johnson its new CEO.[44]

In 2023 Greg Johnson stepped down as CEO and in July 2024 McAfee appointed Craig Boundy as president and chief executive officer.[45]

In October 2022, McAfee partnered with Visa to provide cybersecurity solutions to cardholders worldwide, expanding its reach in consumer protection.[46]

In early 2024, McAfee launched an AI-driven threat detection system, enhancing real-time protection against evolving cyber threats.[47]

In February 2024, the company expanded its identity theft protection services, integrating new tools for monitoring and fraud prevention.

In August 2024, McAfee introduced deepfake detector to combat fraud.[48]

In October 2024, McAfee partnered with Yahoo News who integrated McAfee's detection technology into its content quality system. When McAfee's tool identifies an image that may be AI-generated, it flags it for review and validation by the Yahoo News editorial standards team.[49]

In May 2025, McAfee introduced its AI-powered McAfee's Scam Detector which automatically identifies and flags scam attempts across text, email, and video on mobile devices and Windows PCs.[50]

In May 2025, McAfee started an initiative to drive awareness, education, and empathy around scams called Keep it Real. This initiative combines thought-provoking ads with Scam Stories, a movement inviting survivors to share their experiences online, on social, or with McAfee directly. Amplifying real voices reduces stigma and helps people recognize red flags to stay safer online.[51]

Products

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McAfee primarily develops consumer online protection services to protect a user's online identity, privacy as well as their Windows, Mac and mobile devices.

McAfee brands, products and sub-products include:

Current products

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  • McAfee+ Premium[52]
  • McAfee+ Advanced[52]
  • McAfee+ Ultimate[52]
  • McAfee Total Protection[53]
  • McAfee LiveSafe[54]
  • McAfee Business Protection
  • McAfee Safe Connect VPN[55]
  • McAfee Mobile Security for Android[56]
  • McAfee Mobile Security for iOS[57]
  • McAfee Virus Removal Service[58]
  • McAfee Safe Family[52]
  • McAfee TrueKey[59]
  • McAfee WebAdvisor[60]
  • McAfee Deepfake Detector[61]

Renamed products

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  • McAfee WebAdvisor instead of SiteAdvisor[53]

Former products

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  • McAfee VirusScan Enterprise (Changed from McAfee VirusScan)[62]
  • McAfee Network Security Platform (Changed from IntruShield)[63]
  • McAfee Application and Change Control (Changed from McAfee Change Control)[64]
  • McAfee E-Business Servers
  • McAfee Entercept[65]

Acquisitions

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McAfee building in North Sydney

Dr Solomon's Group plc

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On June 9, 1998, Network Associates agreed to acquire Dr Solomon's Group plc, the leading European manufacturer of antivirus software, for $642 million in stock.[66][67]

IntruVert Networks

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On April 2, 2003, McAfee acquired IntruVert Networks for $100 million. According to Network World, "IntruVert's technology focus is on intrusion-prevention, which entails not just detecting attacks, but blocking them. The IntruVert product line can be used as a passive intrusion-detection system, just watching and reporting, or it can be used in the intrusion-prevention mode of blocking a perceived attack."[68]

Foundstone

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In August 2004, McAfee agreed to acquire Foundstone, a vendor of security consulting, training, and vulnerability management software, for $86 million.[69]

SiteAdvisor

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On April 5, 2006, McAfee bought out SiteAdvisor for a reputed $70 million[70] in competition with Symantec, a service that warns users if downloading software or filling out forms on a site may obtain malware or spam.

Preventsys

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On June 6, 2006, McAfee announced that it would acquire Preventsys, a California-based company offering security risk management products. The acquisition cost McAfee under $10 million.[71]

Onigma Ltd

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On October 16, 2006, McAfee announced that it would acquire Israel based Onigma Ltd for $20 million.[72] Onigma provides host-based data leakage protection software that prevents intentional and unintentional leakage of sensitive data by internal users.

SafeBoot Holding B.V.

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On October 8, 2007, McAfee announced it would acquire SafeBoot Holding B.V. for $350 million.[73] SafeBoot provided mobile data security solutions that protected data, devices, and networks against the risk associated with loss, theft, and unauthorized access. Through the acquisition, McAfee became the only vendor to deliver endpoint, network, web, email and data security, as well as risk and compliance solutions. Gerhard Watzinger, CEO of SafeBoot, joined McAfee to lead the Data Protection product business unit.[74] The deal closed on November 19, 2007.

ScanAlert

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On October 30, 2007, McAfee announced plans to acquire ScanAlert for $51 million. The acquisition integrated ScanAlert's Hacker Safe service and McAfee's SiteAdvisor rating system to attack website security from both sides.[75] It was the industry's first service to help consumers stay safe as they searched, surfed and shopped. The deal closed on February 7, 2008.[76]

Reconnex

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On July 31, 2008, McAfee announced it would acquire Reconnex, a maker of data protection appliances and software. Reconnex sold data loss prevention software, designed to prevent sensitive documents and data from leaving corporate networks.[77] The acquisition added content awareness to McAfee's data security portfolio.[78] The $46 million deal closed on August 12, 2008.

Secure Computing

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On September 22, 2008, McAfee announced an agreement to acquire Secure Computing, a company specializing in network security hardware, services, and software products. The acquisition expanded McAfee's business in securing networks and cloud computing services to offer a more comprehensive brand of products. The deal closed on November 19, 2008, at a price of $497 million.

Endeavor

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In January 2009, McAfee announced plans to acquire Endeavor Security, a privately held maker of IPS/IDS technology.[79] The deal closed in February 2009 for a total purchase price of $3.2 million.

Solidcore Systems

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On May 15, 2009, McAfee announced its intention acquire Solidcore Systems, a privately held security company, for $33 million.[80] Solidcore was a maker of software that helped companies protect ATMs and other specialized computers. The acquisition integrated Solidcore's whitelisting and compliance enforcement mechanisms into the McAfee product line.[81] The deal closed on June 1, 2009.[82]

MX Logic

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On July 30, 2009, McAfee announced plans to acquire managed email and web security vendor MX Logic. The acquisition provided an enhanced range of SaaS-based security services such as cloud-based intelligence, web security, email security, endpoint security and vulnerability assessment.[83] The deal closed on September 1, 2009, at a price of $140 million.[84] MX Logic staff were integrated into McAfee's SaaS business unit.

Trust Digital

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On May 25, 2010, McAfee announced a definitive agreement to acquire Trust Digital, a privately held online security company that specialized in security for mobile devices. The acquisition allowed McAfee to extend its services beyond traditional endpoint security and move into the mobile security market.[85] The acquisition closed on June 3, 2010.[86] The price for Trust Digital was not disclosed.[87]

TenCube

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On July 29, 2010, McAfee announced a definitive agreement to acquire tenCube, a privately held online security company that specialized in anti-theft and data security for mobile devices.[88] The acquisition allowed McAfee to complete its diversification into the mobile security space, and announce its plans to build the next generation mobile platform. The acquisition closed on August 25, 2010.

Sentrigo

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On March 23, 2011, McAfee announced its intention to acquire privately owned Sentrigo,[89] a leading provider of database security, including vulnerability management, database activity monitoring, database audit, and virtual patching—which ensure databases are protected without impacting performance or availability. The acquisition enabled McAfee to extend its database security portfolio. The acquisition closed on April 6, 2011.[90][91]

NitroSecurity

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On October 4, 2011, McAfee announced its intention to acquire privately owned NitroSecurity,[92] a developer of high-performance security information and event management (SIEM) solutions that protect critical information and infrastructure. NitroSecurity solutions reduce risk exposure and increase network and information availability by removing the scalability and performance limitations of security information management. The acquisition closed on November 30, 2011.[93]

ValidEdge

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On February 26, 2013, McAfee announced it had acquired the ValidEdge sandboxing technology.[94]

Stonesoft

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On July 8, 2013, McAfee completed the tender offer for Finnish network firewall design company Stonesoft Oyj worth $389 million in cash, or about $6.09 a share.[95] The Next Generation Firewall business acquired from Stonesoft was divested to Forcepoint in January 2016.[96][97]

PasswordBox

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On December 1, 2014, Intel Security announced the acquisition of PasswordBox, a Montreal-based provider of digital identity management solutions. Financial terms were not disclosed.[98]

Skyhigh Networks

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In November 2017, McAfee acquired Skyhigh Networks, a CASB security company.[99] The acquisition closed January 3, 2018.[100] In March 2021, Symphony Technology Group acquired McAfee Enterprise, including Skyhigh Networks. In January 2022, STG announced that McAfee Enterprise's security service edge (SSE) business would operate as a separate company to be known as Skyhigh Security, built on McAfee Enterprise and Skyhigh Networks.[101]

TunnelBear

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In March 2018, McAfee acquired TunnelBear, a Canadian VPN service.[102]

Uplevel Security

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In July 2019, Uplevel Security, a data analytics company using graph theory and machine learning, announced it had been acquired by McAfee.[103]

NanoSec

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In August 2019, McAfee acquired NanoSec, a container security company.[104]

Controversies

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Channel stuffing lawsuit

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On January 4, 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed suit against McAfee for overstating its 1998–2000 net revenue by US$622,000,000.[105] Without admitting any wrongdoing, McAfee simultaneously settled the complaint, and agreed to pay a $50 million penalty and rework its accounting practices.[106] The fine was for accounting fraud; known as channel stuffing that served to inflate their revenue to their investors.[106]

SEC investigation into share options

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In October 2006, McAfee fired its president Kevin Weiss,[107] and its CEO George Samaneuk resigned under the cloud of a recent SEC investigation which also caused the departure of Kent Roberts, the General Counsel, earlier in the year. In late December 2006 both Weiss and Samaneuk had share option grant prices revised upwards by McAfee's board. Weiss and Roberts were both exonerated by an arbitrator of all wrongdoing from the claims of McAfee in 2009.[108][109][110]

DAT 5958 update

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On April 21, 2010, beginning at approximately 14:00 UTC, millions of computers worldwide running Windows XP Service Pack 3 were affected by an erroneous virus definition file update by McAfee, resulting in the removal of a Windows system file (svchost.exe) on those machines as it was falsely detecting the file as w32/wecorl.a, causing machines to lose network access, sometimes enter a reboot loop and, in some cases, bluescreen.[111] McAfee rectified this by removing and replacing the faulty DAT file, version 5958, with an emergency DAT file, version 5959 and has posted a fix for the affected machines in their consumer knowledge base.[112][113] The University of Michigan's medical school reported that 8,000 of its 25,000 computers crashed. Police in Lexington, Ky., resorted to hand-writing reports and turned off their patrol car terminals as a precaution. Some jails canceled visitation, and Rhode Island hospitals turned away non-trauma patients at emergency rooms and postponed some elective surgeries.[114] Australian supermarket Coles reported that 10% (1,100) of its point-of-sales terminals were affected and was forced to shut down stores in both western and southern parts of the country.[115] As a result of the outage, McAfee implemented additional QA protocols for any releases that directly impacted critical system files. The company also rolled out additional capabilities in Artemis that provide another level of protection against false positives by leveraging a whitelist of hands-off system files.[116]

DAT 6807-6808 update

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In August 2012, an issue with an update to McAfee antivirus for home and enterprise computers turned off the antivirus protection and, in many cases, prevented connection to the Internet. McAfee was criticized for being slow to address the problem, forcing network operations to spend time diagnosing the issue.[117]

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McAfee Corp. is an American multinational cybersecurity company specializing in consumer-focused software solutions for online protection, including antivirus programs, monitoring, and privacy tools. Headquartered in , the company serves millions of users worldwide by adapting its integrated security offerings to evolving digital threats. Founded in 1987 by in , it pioneered early antivirus technology with products like VirusScan to combat computer viruses and . Over its history, McAfee has undergone significant corporate changes, including an acquisition by Intel in 2010, a spin-off in 2017 to form McAfee LLC, a return to public markets in 2020, and a privatization in 2022 through a $14 billion deal led by private equity firms Advent International and Permira, with participation from CPP Investments, Crosspoint Capital Partners, GIC, and ADIA. As a privately held entity since 2022, McAfee emphasizes AI-powered defenses against scams, ransomware, and data breaches, positioning itself as a leader in protecting individuals' digital lives rather than just devices. Its flagship McAfee+ suite provides multi-device coverage, 24/7 identity restoration support, and real-time threat alerts, earning recognition for effectiveness in independent tests. The company's evolution reflects the broader growth of the cybersecurity industry, where it continues to innovate amid rising global cyber risks.

History

Founding and early years (1987–1999)

In 1987, John McAfee, a programmer working at Lockheed Missiles & Space Company, founded McAfee Associates along with co-founders Petko Stoyanov and Ravi Kannan in response to the emerging threat of computer viruses, particularly the Brain virus—the first known PC virus created by Pakistani brothers Basit and Amjad Farooq Alvi to protect their medical software from piracy. Motivated by an article he read about the virus's spread via floppy disks, McAfee developed early antivirus scanning technology from his home in Santa Clara, California, aiming to detect and remove such threats from IBM-compatible PCs. The company began operations modestly, with McAfee balancing his Lockheed role while distributing initial antivirus tools through electronic bulletin board systems (BBS). McAfee Associates released VirusScan in 1989, marking it as one of the first commercial products for personal computers and establishing the company as a pioneer in the nascent cybersecurity field. This tool employed signature-based detection to scan for known virus patterns, providing users with on-demand and real-time protection against boot-sector and file-infecting . By offering VirusScan as —free for initial use with a request for registration fees—McAfee Associates rapidly expanded its user base, leveraging BBS and early online communities to distribute updates and virus definitions, which fostered widespread adoption among individual PC owners and small businesses. In 1989, following the growing success of its products, McAfee left Lockheed to dedicate himself full-time to the company, transitioning McAfee Associates into a fully independent entity focused on antivirus development. The firm experienced significant early growth through this model, which not only democratized access to antivirus protection but also built a loyal community contributing samples for analysis. By 1992, amid preparations for its (IPO), the company had solidified its scanning technology's effectiveness; that year, it played a prominent role in addressing the , a boot-sector predicted to activate on and erase hard drives, though actual infections were far fewer than the hyped millions, highlighting the importance of proactive scanning and updates. The IPO, completed in October 1992, raised $42 million and valued the company at over $200 million, underscoring its rapid rise as a leader in combating evolving threats.

Expansion and public challenges (2000–2009)

Following its in October 1992, which raised $42 million and listed the company on the under the ticker symbol MFE, McAfee Associates transitioned from a startup to a publicly traded entity, enabling significant capital for expansion during the dot-com boom. This move supported aggressive growth in distribution, with shares initially priced at $16 and closing higher on the first trading day. In 1997, McAfee Associates merged with Network General Corporation, a firm, forming Network Associates, Inc., which broadened its portfolio beyond antivirus to include tools but diluted the original brand focus. The aimed to reflect the integrated offerings, though it faced criticism for confusing customers accustomed to the McAfee name in consumer security. By 2004, amid a strategic refocus on core security products, the company reverted to McAfee, Inc., selling off non-core assets like its network management division for $275 million to streamline operations. McAfee's revenue expanded substantially in the , driven by a shift to subscription-based models that provided recurring income from updates and support services. In 2000, annual net revenue stood at approximately $745 million, growing to $834 million in 2001—a 12% increase—largely from subscriptions comprising over 60% of total revenue by early 2001. By 2009, revenue reached about $1.9 billion, fueled by enterprise demand and consumer subscriptions amid rising cyber threats like the virus outbreak in 2000, which McAfee leveraged for global awareness campaigns. Early international expansion accelerated in the 2000s, with McAfee establishing offices and partnerships across , , and to tap growing markets for PC security. In 1999–2000, the company prioritized entry into and , localizing products and forming distribution alliances to address regional threats. By 2009, this included a wholly owned in , targeting a market projected to grow from $390 million to over $1 billion by 2013, alongside bundling deals with hardware vendors like and HP for pre-installed antivirus on consumer PCs. While formal ties with emerged later, McAfee collaborated with chipmakers in the mid-2000s on hardware-accelerated security features for enterprise endpoints. A key milestone in enterprise offerings was the introduction of ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) in 2002, a centralized console for deploying and monitoring antivirus policies across networks, enhancing for large organizations. ePO integrated with tools like VirusScan Enterprise, allowing automated updates and threat response, and quickly became a cornerstone for McAfee's shift toward comprehensive . This period was marred by public challenges, including accounting irregularities that led to SEC investigations starting in 2002 over improper from 1998–2000. Network Associates was accused of inflating net by $622 million through "channel stuffing"—shipping excess products to distributors to meet quarterly targets—resulting in a $50 million settlement in 2006 without admitting wrongdoing. The U.S. Department of Justice joined probes in 2003, scrutinizing executive conduct, while shareholder lawsuits alleged misleading that overstated earnings by hundreds of millions. These issues prompted restatements reducing reported 2000 by $15.3 million and triggered changes, including the ouster of CEO George Samenuk in 2007, testing investor confidence during the post-dot-com recovery.

Intel era and independence (2010–2020)

In September 2010, Corporation announced its acquisition of McAfee Inc. for approximately $7.68 billion in cash, purchasing all outstanding shares at $48 per share. This deal, completed in November 2010, aimed to embed security deeper into hardware ecosystems, leveraging McAfee's software expertise alongside 's chip manufacturing capabilities. Note that McAfee's founder, , had departed the company in 1994 amid disputes over its direction, leaving subsequent leadership to focus on expansion without his involvement. Under 's ownership, McAfee was rebranded as Intel Security in January 2014, phasing out the standalone McAfee name to align with 's broader portfolio. This period saw significant integration efforts, including the development of hardware-rooted features that combined McAfee's anti-malware technologies with 's processors, such as enhanced and antitheft mechanisms at the chip level to protect against advanced threats like rootkits. By 2014, these integrations extended to mobile and embedded devices, with announcements at CES highlighting free tools for -powered platforms to bolster endpoint protection. In September 2016, Intel announced plans to divest its majority stake in the security business, culminating in a April 2017 spin-off that established McAfee LLC as an independent entity, with TPG acquiring 51% ownership in a transaction valuing the business at approximately $4.2 billion (with TPG investing $1.1 billion) while Intel retained a minority stake. The revived McAfee brand emphasized a dual focus on consumer antivirus and enterprise solutions, with Chris Young appointed as CEO in April 2017 to lead this transition. As a standalone company, McAfee shifted toward -based security offerings, integrating services for secure access to web, , and endpoints, which contributed to revenue growth peaking at $2.64 billion in 2019. McAfee returned to public markets with an on under the ticker MCFE in October 2020, raising $740 million and valuing the company at approximately $8.6 billion. This relisting marked the end of its Intel affiliation and underscored its evolution into a cybersecurity firm prioritizing scalable, cloud-native protections amid rising digital threats.

Privatization and modern focus (2021–present)

In July 2021, McAfee completed the sale of its enterprise business to (STG) for $4 billion in cash, allowing the company to streamline operations as a pure-play cybersecurity provider. This divestiture, initially announced in March 2021, separated McAfee's enterprise assets from its segment. Subsequently, STG merged the acquired McAfee Enterprise with FireEye in October 2021, forming a new entity that rebranded as in January 2022 to deliver integrated (XDR) solutions for enterprise clients. In November 2021, McAfee's consumer business was taken private through an acquisition by a consortium of investors, including , , Crosspoint Capital Partners, the Investment Board (CPPIB), GIC, and , in a transaction valued at over $14 billion. The deal, which offered shareholders $26 per share, was finalized in March 2022, marking McAfee's second delisting from public markets and enabling a sharper focus on consumer-centric innovation without the pressures of quarterly reporting. Following privatization, McAfee shifted its strategy toward developing AI-driven consumer tools to address evolving digital threats, achieving (TTM) revenue of $1.92 billion as of November 2025. This emphasis includes features like Scam Detector for real-time identification of , smishing, and content, as well as enhanced defenses through behavioral analysis and automated backups. In May 2025, the company launched the "Keep it Real" initiative, a campaign combining AI-powered scam detection with survivor-led storytelling to promote cyber education and reduce stigma around victimization. Industry experts recognized McAfee as the top AI-powered security software of 2025 for its proactive adaptations to threats like hyper-realistic deepfakes and surging attacks, which increased 213% year-over-year in early 2025.

Products and services

Current consumer offerings

McAfee's current consumer offerings center on subscription-based cybersecurity suites designed for individual and family use, integrating antivirus protection with privacy tools and identity safeguards. The flagship McAfee+ suite provides tiered plans tailored to varying needs, all featuring unlimited device coverage across Windows, macOS, , and Android platforms. These plans emphasize AI-driven enhancements for real-time threat detection and prevention, reflecting McAfee's focus on evolving digital risks as of 2025. The McAfee+ Premium plan, priced at $149.99 per year (first year $49.99 promotional), offers core identity monitoring to alert users of potential data breaches and unauthorized access to personal information, alongside antivirus, a secure VPN, and a . Stepping up, the Advanced variant at $199.99 per year (first year $89.99 promotional) adds social privacy management tools to scan and adjust on major platforms like and , enhancing protection against oversharing risks. The top-tier Ultimate plan, at $279.99 per year (first year $129.99 promotional), extends full family coverage for up to six family members (2 adults and 4 children under 18) with comprehensive restoration services, including up to $2 million in coverage and dedicated expert support for recovery. McAfee Total Protection serves as the foundational consumer product, delivering antivirus scanning, VPN access, password management, and scam protection features in a single bundle. In 2025, it introduced AI-powered detection to identify manipulated media in calls, videos, and messages, bolstering defenses against sophisticated . This plan supports up to five devices and includes a 30-day free trial for evaluation. McAfee LiveSafe provides an unlimited device protection bundle, combining robust antivirus with integrated restoration services, such as monitoring and legal assistance for affected users. It mirrors Total Protection's core features but prioritizes expansive coverage for households, making it suitable for multi-device environments without usage limits. Pricing across these offerings follows a promotional structure, with first-year discounts to encourage adoption; for instance, McAfee Total Protection starts at $29.99 annually before renewing at $84.99, while higher-tier McAfee+ plans offer similar introductory savings as noted above (as of August 2025). All plans include a 30-day to mitigate initial commitment risks. McAfee+ also includes additional tiers such as Essential and Basic for more limited needs. In independent evaluations, McAfee's consumer products achieved perfect scores from in 2025 across protection, performance, and usability categories, earning TOP PRODUCT certification for the July-August cycle and confirming their efficacy in real-world threat scenarios without significant system impact.

Renamed and legacy products

McAfee's consumer antivirus heritage traces back to its flagship product, VirusScan, launched in 1987 as one of the first commercial antivirus tools distributed via the . This early software focused on detecting and removing computer viruses, evolving over decades into more integrated suites that addressed emerging threats like and . By the 2000s, VirusScan had transitioned into McAfee AntiVirus Plus and related offerings, culminating in McAfee Total Protection, a comprehensive package that bundles antivirus scanning, firewall protection, and performance optimization tools. Product renamings have marked key transitions in McAfee's consumer lineup, emphasizing expanded protection amid corporate changes. For instance, , which provided web and email safeguards, contributed to the foundation of McAfee+ launched in September 2022 as a premium suite integrating antivirus, identity monitoring, and privacy features across unlimited devices. Similarly, McAfee LiveSafe, an unlimited-device security solution introduced earlier, received updates post-2017 spin-off from to enhance mobile optimization and cross-platform compatibility, retaining core antivirus elements while adding family safety tools. These evolutions aimed to streamline offerings for modern users without disrupting established functionality. Legacy features continue to underscore continuity in McAfee's portfolio. McAfee Safe Connect VPN, originating from privacy components in earlier suites like Secure Home Platform, was formalized as a standalone tool offering bank-grade and is now bundled in Total Protection for unlimited data across devices. WebAdvisor, a safe browsing advisor that rates websites for risks, stems from SiteAdvisor, acquired by McAfee in and rebranded to McAfee WebAdvisor in to align with the post-spin-off identity refresh. During the 2010s era, such renamings—including the 2014 shift to Intel Security—preserved consumer familiarity with the McAfee name on end-user products, aiding retention despite a broader lull in that saw stagnant user growth.

Former enterprise solutions

McAfee's enterprise solutions, prior to their divestiture in , provided comprehensive for large organizations, focusing on endpoint protection, centralized management, and cloud . These offerings were designed to address threats at scale, integrating advanced threat detection and policy enforcement across distributed networks. The enterprise segment was sold to for $4 billion, marking a shift for McAfee toward consumer-focused products. A core component was the ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO), a centralized platform that enabled administrators to deploy, monitor, and update security policies across thousands of endpoints from a single console. ePO facilitated automated responses to threats and integration with third-party tools, reducing operational complexity for IT teams. Complementing this, McAfee Endpoint Security delivered multilayered threat prevention, including antivirus, firewall, and behavioral analysis capabilities powered by , achieving higher detection rates than legacy solutions. These tools were widely deployed in enterprise environments to safeguard against , , and zero-day exploits. In the cloud domain, McAfee acquired Skyhigh Networks in to bolster its (CASB) capabilities, offering visibility and control over applications to prevent data leaks and ensure compliance. Skyhigh's platform monitored user behavior and enforced policies for services like SaaS and IaaS, integrating seamlessly with McAfee's endpoint solutions. Following the 2021 enterprise sale, Skyhigh assets were spun out as an independent entity, , in 2022, focusing on secure service edge technologies. For (SIEM), McAfee incorporated NitroSecurity following its acquisition, rebranding it as McAfee Enterprise Security Manager to provide real-time log analysis and incident correlation. This solution helped organizations detect anomalies and respond to advanced persistent threats. Post-divestiture, NitroSecurity functionalities transitioned to the platform in 2022, aligning with the merger of McAfee Enterprise and FireEye assets under . These enterprise solutions saw significant adoption among large corporations, serving 86% of Fortune 100 companies and deep penetration into the Fortune 500 for needs, such as GDPR breach notification and data protection requirements. McAfee's GDPR-specific tools, including security operations platforms, aided in meeting the regulation's 72-hour reporting mandates and privacy controls. The enterprise segment generated approximately $1.3 billion in net in 2020, underscoring its scale before the 2021 sale.

Acquisitions

Pre-2010 acquisitions

McAfee's pre-2010 acquisitions played a pivotal role in broadening its security offerings beyond core , integrating capabilities in intrusion prevention, , data protection, and to address emerging threats in network and . These deals, primarily executed during the early under the leadership of executives focused on enterprise expansion, allowed the company to compete more effectively in the global cybersecurity market by acquiring specialized technologies and talent. In 1998, Network Associates (McAfee's parent at the time) acquired Dr Solomon's Group plc, a leading European provider, in a $642 million stock transaction. This move significantly enhanced McAfee's international presence, particularly in , by incorporating Dr Solomon's advanced detection engines and research expertise into its product suite, enabling more robust global antivirus protection against evolving threats. The company continued its expansion with the 2003 acquisition of IntruVert Networks for $100 million in cash. IntruVert's intrusion prevention technology, which focused on real-time network attack detection and blocking, was integrated into McAfee's network analyzers and antivirus lines, strengthening defenses against sophisticated network-based intrusions. In , McAfee purchased Foundstone for $86 million in cash, adding comprehensive tools that scanned for and remediated software weaknesses. This acquisition bolstered McAfee's risk management portfolio, allowing customers to proactively identify and mitigate potential exploits in enterprise environments. Subsequent deals in 2006 further diversified McAfee's capabilities. The acquisition of SiteAdvisor, a web safety ratings firm, for approximately $70 million, introduced automated site testing and advisory features to warn users of malicious websites, enhancing consumer and enterprise web browsing security. That same year, McAfee acquired Preventsys for under $10 million, incorporating its security risk management and compliance reporting software to improve automated assessments. Additionally, the $20 million cash purchase of Onigma Ltd provided data-leak prevention solutions, enabling better monitoring and protection of sensitive information across endpoints. In 2007, McAfee acquired SafeBoot Holding B.V. for $350 million in cash, gaining leading encryption technologies for mobile data protection. SafeBoot's solutions secured data on laptops and , addressing rising concerns over data breaches and in enterprise settings. Collectively, these pre-2010 acquisitions solidified McAfee's position as a multifaceted provider, building a comprehensive antivirus and portfolio that drove significant revenue growth. By 2009, the company's annual revenue had increased 20% to nearly $2 billion, with enterprise segments particularly benefiting from the integrated technologies acquired during this period.

2010–2020 acquisitions

During the Intel era, following its acquisition by in 2010, McAfee—rebranded as Intel Security in 2014—pursued strategic acquisitions to enhance its portfolio in , protection, and identity management, aligning with Intel's vision of hardware-integrated security solutions. These moves expanded McAfee's capabilities in endpoint and environments, contributing to a total of approximately 14 acquisitions between 2010 and 2020, bringing the company's overall acquisition count to 26 by the end of the decade. This period's deals focused on bolstering enterprise-grade offerings, particularly in response to evolving threats in virtualized and infrastructures, before McAfee's spin-off as an independent entity in 2017. A pivotal acquisition was that of Stonesoft Oyj in 2013 for $389 million in cash, which strengthened McAfee's with advanced technology and evasion prevention capabilities. Stonesoft, a Finnish firm specializing in multi-layer firewalls and intrusion prevention systems, enabled McAfee to integrate adaptive security into its endpoint and network defenses, enhancing protection against sophisticated attacks. The deal, completed through a , positioned Intel Security as a more comprehensive player in enterprise firewall markets. In 2014, acquired PasswordBox, a Montreal-based manager, for an undisclosed amount, integrating it into the McAfee portfolio to advance and identity protection features. PasswordBox's cross-platform service, which handled secure storage and autofill for across devices, complemented McAfee's existing tools, addressing the growing need for robust identity solutions amid rising incidents. All 48 employees joined the Security Group, bolstering development in consumer and enterprise identity security. The 2018 acquisition of Skyhigh Networks for $590 million marked a major push into security, acquiring a leading (CASB) to secure data in SaaS and IaaS environments. Skyhigh's platform provided visibility, compliance, and prevention for cloud usage, which McAfee integrated into its MVISION Cloud unit to offer unified cloud access security for enterprises. The deal, announced in late 2017 and closed in January 2018, enhanced McAfee's ability to monitor and protect hybrid deployments, a critical area as organizations shifted to cloud-first strategies. That same year, McAfee acquired , a Toronto-based VPN provider, for an undisclosed sum, expanding its consumer privacy tools with secure browsing and no-log VPN services. 's user-friendly VPN, known for its transparency and ease of use, was integrated into McAfee's Safe Connect product, enhancing endpoint privacy for individual users while maintaining the brand's independent operation. This move targeted the growing demand for VPNs in personal cybersecurity amid increasing surveillance concerns. In , McAfee acquired NanoSec, a Berlin-based firm, for an undisclosed amount, adding micro-segmentation and zero-trust application to its -native offerings. NanoSec's platform provided runtime for containerized apps across multi- environments, reducing risks in pipelines by enforcing policy-based isolation. The integration into McAfee MVISION helped enterprises secure modern, containerized workloads without performance overhead. Also in , McAfee purchased Uplevel for an undisclosed sum, incorporating graph-based analytics and machine learning for predictive threat detection in operations centers (SOCs). Uplevel's adaptive platform modernized endpoint monitoring by correlating events across networks, improving response times to advanced persistent threats. The decade closed with the acquisition of Light Point Security for an undisclosed amount, introducing browser isolation technology to mitigate web-based risks. Light Point's solution isolated browsing sessions in the , preventing endpoint compromise from malicious sites, and was embedded into McAfee's Secure Web Gateway and MVISION Unified Edge for secure access service edge (SASE) capabilities. This enhanced by containing threats at the browser level, crucial for remote workforces. These acquisitions collectively fortified McAfee's enterprise focus on cloud, endpoint, and identity defenses, enabling integrated solutions that addressed hybrid threats and paved the way for its 2021 privatization.

Controversies

Corporate lawsuits and investigations

In 2006, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged McAfee with securities fraud for engaging in channel stuffing practices between 1998 and 2000, which artificially inflated the company's reported revenues by approximately $622 million. The agency alleged that McAfee pressured distributors to accept excessive inventory through deep discounts and extended payment terms, improperly recognizing these sales as revenue to meet Wall Street expectations. Without admitting or denying the allegations, McAfee agreed to a $50 million civil penalty and implemented an independent monitor to oversee its revenue recognition processes. The company also faced an SEC investigation into stock option backdating starting in 2006, which revealed improper practices in granting options to executives at favorable prices. This scandal prompted the resignation of CEO and Chairman George Samenuk in October 2006, along with the ouster of President Weiss, amid findings that required restating . In December 2007, McAfee completed the restatement for the period 1995 to 2005, recording an additional $137.4 million in stock-based compensation expenses, and reached a tentative settlement with shareholders for $13.8 million to resolve related class-action lawsuits. The SEC later charged former Kent Roberts with in connection with the backdating, though the case against him was dropped in 2009 without a company fine. These issues contributed to broader probes into McAfee's practices and led to significant stock price volatility, with shares dropping sharply following key announcements in . The scandals eroded investor confidence, resulting in a decline from around $28 per share at the start of to lows near $20 during the height of the disclosures, before partial recovery. No criminal charges were brought against the company itself. Following the settlements, McAfee enhanced its internal controls and compliance measures, including improved oversight of option grants and revenue reporting, to prevent future violations. These reforms were credited with stabilizing operations, though the events highlighted ongoing scrutiny of in the tech sector.

Product update failures

In 2006, McAfee released DAT file version 4715, which contained faulty signatures that generated widespread false positives, incorrectly identifying legitimate files—such as components of and other common applications—as infected with the low-risk W95/CTX virus. This led to the quarantining or deletion of essential software on numerous user systems, disrupting productivity for home and enterprise customers alike. McAfee acknowledged the error within hours and swiftly issued DAT 4716 as a corrective update, urging affected users to roll back immediately to restore functionality. A more severe incident occurred in 2010 with the deployment of DAT 5958, where a false positive erroneously flagged the critical Windows system file as , prompting McAfee's software to or delete it on Service Pack 3 systems. This triggered system instability, including continuous reboot loops, denial-of-service conditions, and complete machine failures, impacting an estimated 12 to 15 million enterprise computers worldwide. McAfee responded rapidly by issuing an emergency SuperDAT remediation tool and DAT 5959 later that day, along with a public apology, to mitigate the damage and prevent further infections. In 2012, DAT updates 6807 and 6808 introduced corrupted definitions that disabled McAfee antivirus clients on both and enterprise systems, severing connectivity and leaving devices without real-time protection against threats. The flaws caused antivirus engines to crash or fail to load, exacerbating vulnerabilities during the outage period. McAfee deployed an emergency and superDAT package overnight, accompanied by an apology from its channel leadership, to restore services. These update failures resulted in significant user disruptions, including temporary lapses in antivirus protection that exposed systems to potential for several hours until remediation was applied. The incidents drew widespread backlash, highlighting vulnerabilities in automated update mechanisms and prompting discussions on the risks of untested definitions in security software. In response, McAfee enhanced its processes, introducing increased internal and third-party audits, a dedicated position, and stricter validation for DAT files to prevent future errors. By 2008, these reforms included formalized testing protocols that delayed rollouts for verification, reducing the likelihood of defective updates reaching production environments.

Scams and Phishing Impersonations

McAfee has faced controversies related to scams impersonating the company, particularly phishing emails that falsely claim to be membership renewal notices. These fraudulent emails often urge recipients to call provided phone numbers or share personal and financial information, aiming to steal sensitive data for identity theft or financial gain. Common indicators include poor spelling, grammar errors, suspicious links or attachments, and requests to confirm details like Social Security numbers or passwords, which legitimate McAfee communications never make. If a suspicious McAfee membership renewal email is received, users should not call any provided numbers or share information. Instead, verify account status by logging into the official McAfee portal at https://www.mcafee.com/login.html and report the scam by emailing [email protected] or using the online reporting tool at https://www.mcafee.com/support/s/contactsupport?language=en_US. McAfee emphasizes that it never requires users to call numbers from emails or texts for support or payments, and advises contacting official support via 1-866-622-3911 if needed.

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