McAfee: Secure & Private

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About this app

Protect your new devices with McAfee Security, your all-in-one solution for online security. Get 7 days of free protection, including a fast VPN, WiFi analyzer, identity theft monitoring, fraud alerts and cybersecurity guidance.

Now introducing Scam Detector — shield yourself from fraud with advanced text and email scam protection. Text scam protection provides alerts for suspicious links and email scam protection flags risky emails.

With our Scam Detector, anti-malware, and transaction monitoring, McAfee+ delivers all-in-one protection to help you stay a step ahead of scammers and online threats. Our antivirus cleaner and privacy app shields your data and devices against fraud, viruses, malware, spyware, and more. Access scam detection, personal info removal from risky sites, and a safe browser with award-winning protection.

How does Scam Detector work?


▪ Text scam protection filters risky messages and blocks harmful sites
▪ Upload suspicious messages to check for scams
▪ Identify risky emails and get scam warnings with email scam protection

How does antivirus and virus scanner protect my devices?


▪ Anti-malware and spyware detection with award-winning Antivirus
▪ Remove threats and malware with our virus cleaner, and get protection for your personal files and downloads

How does the secure VPN protect my privacy?


▪ WiFi scanner automatically activates to detect potential threats when connecting to public wifi
▪ Fast VPN for unsecured hotspots and public networks
▪ Hide your IP address with VPN encryption
▪ Private VPN can change your location and IP address


Does McAfee offer 24/7 identity monitoring?


▪ Monitor activity 24/7 to prevent identity theft, data breaches, and fraud
▪ Shield and monitor up to 10 email addresses, ID numbers

Does McAfee offer transaction and credit monitoring?


▪ Keep you and your wallet safe from scammers
▪ Protect yourself from financial fraud and monitor transactions and credit score

Can McAfee clean up my personal data?


▪ See if your data has been collected by data brokers and remove it from sites

How does McAfee online account cleanup work?


▪ Enhance online security by scanning your email, evaluating account risks, and facilitating data deletion, reducing data exposure risk

How does safe browsing and wifi scan protect me online?


▪ Get a safe WiFi connection that blocks malware attacks, spyware and suspicious online threats automatically
▪ WiFi scanner: Receive safety alerts when connecting to any WiFi network or hotspot

How does the Social Privacy Manager protect my identity?


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

Download McAfee today to protect your privacy and stay safer online.

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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 Accessibility Service API to access information about the websites you visit. This allows us to protect you in real-time from harmful sites.
Scam Detector offers secure fraud protection with a virus scanner and cleaner.
Updated on
13 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

840K reviews
Luis
14 November 2022
Since the last update, I am not able to sign in. It is in a continuous loop, keeps asking for password; then, it sends a code, again, it does not work. I have to go on a PC to look at my account. Thus, what's the point of this useless app. Perhaps it's time to move on. When is this useless app going to get fixed. We paid good money for the service. However, we can not sign in.
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McAfee LLC
19 November 2022
Apologies for the inconvenience, Luis. Kindly reset McAfee Security (Open Phone Settings>Apps>Select McAfee>Tap Storage>Tap Clear cache/reset). Then try logging in to the app. If that does not help, contact our support team at mcafee.com/support/contact. They will be able to help and escalate your concern as appropriate. Thanks!
Randy H.
10 December 2021
The current update RUINED A ONCE GOOD APP! I logged out and now I can't log back in! It shows "Start my FREE 30-day trial", and underneath that it shows "Got an activation code?", even though I'm already subscribed, and have already paid for your service via automatic renewal! What the heck is going on?! I'm a paying customer, and I can't even log in to use the app! McAFee...you're too big of a company, to screw up an app this badly! It was fine just the way it was! Even the widget is now gone!
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McAfee LLC
19 December 2021
We apologize for any confusion, Randy. Kindly open McAfee app>Tap Start 30 day free trial>then tap Sign In and login with your McAfee credentials. Your paid subscription will be activated. Feel free to contact our support team at service.mcafee.com/contact for further assistance. Thanks!
Jason Fuhs
29 November 2021
Well my subscription will be canceled next September. Removed the widget (used that 99% of the time for a shortcut), can't even look at my actual account details in the app, and it's basically a downgrade of an app once you get down to it. Wish I would have saved my money and bought a different security monitor. Oh and the VPN doesn't work like it's supposed to. For a company that's been around as long as yall, you'd think you'd be making leaps forward in digital security...
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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.