McAfee#NitroSecurity

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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.{{cite book|last=Bernabeo|first=Paul|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=YcPvV893aXgC|title=Inventors and Inventions, Volume 4|publisher=Marshall Cavendish|year=2008|isbn=978-0761477679|page=1033|access-date=October 19, 2020|archive-date=October 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005195646/https://books.google.com/books?id=YcPvV893aXgC|url-status=live}} 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|date=September 2017}}

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.{{Cite web|last=Relations|first=IT Public|date=2000-05-09|title=Network Associates breaks heart of Love Bug|url=https://www.itweb.co.za/content/raYAyqoV2B9MJ38N|access-date=2021-07-23|website=ITWeb|language=en|archive-date=August 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210818043411/https://www.itweb.co.za/content/raYAyqoV2B9MJ38N|url-status=live}}

At the end of 2000, CEO Bill Larson, President Peter Watkins, and CFO Prabhat Goyal all resigned after the company sustained losses.{{Cite news|last=Bransten|first=Lisa|date=2000-12-27|title=Network Associates Warns of Loss; CEO and Two Top Officers Quit|language=en-US|work=The Wall Street Journal|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB977869849761814322|access-date=2021-07-23|issn=0099-9660|archive-date=August 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210818211150/https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB977869849761814322|url-status=live}} Company president Gene Hodges served as interim CEO before George Samenuk was appointed CEO in 2001.{{Cite magazine |last=GROSSMAN |first=LEV |date=2000-05-15 |title=Attack of the Love Bug |url=http://content.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2053699,00.html |access-date=2021-12-15 |magazine=Time |language=en-US |issn=0040-781X |archive-date=May 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509192655/https://content.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2053699,00.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web|last=Darwin|first=Trudy|date=2018-11-30|title=IN MEMORIAM|url=https://www.4bridgeworks.com/in-memoriam/|access-date=2021-07-23|website=Bridgeworks|language=en-GB|archive-date=October 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005195633/https://www.4bridgeworks.com/in-memoriam/|url-status=live}}

The company returned to its original name in July 2004.{{cite news |department=Technology Briefing |title=Deals: McAfee To Acquire Foundstone |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/08/17/business/technology-briefing-deals-mcafee-to-acquire-foundstone.html |access-date=25 June 2021 |work=The New York Times |agency=Bloomberg News |date=17 August 2004 |archive-date=October 5, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005200135/https://www.nytimes.com/2004/08/17/business/technology-briefing-deals-mcafee-to-acquire-foundstone.html |url-status=live }} It restructured, beginning with the sale of its Magic Solutions business to Remedy, a subsidiary of BMC Software early in the year.{{cite web|first=Bimal|last=Subedi|title=McAfee Subscription free trial for 6 months|url=https://www.subedibimal.com.np/2020/06/mcafee-antivirus-free-for-6-months.html|website=Subedibimal.com.np|publisher=Bimal's Blog|access-date=June 14, 2020|archive-date=June 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614015523/https://www.subedibimal.com.np/2020/06/mcafee-antivirus-free-for-6-months.html|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|last1=Computer Desktop Encyclopedia|title=McAfee|url=https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/mcafee|website=TheFreeDictionary.com|publisher=The Computer Language Co. Inc.|access-date=May 7, 2018|location=Pennsylvania (US)|date=1981–2018|archive-date=May 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180507221432/https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/mcafee|url-status=live}}

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.{{Cite news|last=Flynn|first=Laurie J.|date=2006-10-12|title=2 More Executives Resign Over Options|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/12/technology/12options.html|access-date=2021-08-07|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=October 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005200121/https://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/12/technology/12options.html|url-status=live}} David DeWalt took over as CEO on April 2, 2007.{{Cite web|last=Naraine|first=Ryan|title=McAfee gets fourth CEO in six years|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/mcafee-gets-fourth-ceo-in-six-years/|access-date=2021-08-07|website=ZDNet|language=en|archive-date=October 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005200135/https://www.zdnet.com/article/mcafee-gets-fourth-ceo-in-six-years/|url-status=live}}

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.{{Cite web|last=Staff|first=S. C.|date=2007-09-26|title=McAfee launches Security Innovation Alliance|url=https://www.scmagazine.com/brief/-/mcafee-launches-security-innovation-alliance|access-date=2021-08-07|website=SC Media|archive-date=August 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210807201824/https://www.scmagazine.com/brief/-/mcafee-launches-security-innovation-alliance|url-status=live}} 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.{{Cite web|title=StackPath|url=https://www.securityinfowatch.com/home/article/10561003/defense-information-systems-agency-disa-selects-mcafee-inc-to-provide-security-management-for-department-of-defense|access-date=2021-08-07|website=www.securityinfowatch.com|date=March 11, 2008|archive-date=May 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527010413/https://www.securityinfowatch.com/home/article/10561003/defense-information-systems-agency-disa-selects-mcafee-inc-to-provide-security-management-for-department-of-defense|url-status=live}}

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.{{cite web |url=http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/blog/2010/08/19/intel-to-acquire-mcafee |title=Intel to Acquire McAfee |date=August 19, 2010 |access-date=August 19, 2010 |publisher=Intel Corporation |archive-date=August 21, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100821082917/http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/blog/2010/08/19/intel-to-acquire-mcafee |url-status=live }}{{cite web |author=Steve Johnson |url=http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_15826282/2010-intel-buy-mcafee-purchase-security-software |title=2010: Intel to buy McAfee: Chip giant to acquire software maker for $7.68B – The Mercury News |website=Mercurynews.com |date=August 19, 2010 |access-date=September 28, 2016 |archive-date=October 5, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005200123/https://www.mercurynews.com/2010/08/19/2010-intel-to-buy-mcafee-chip-giant-to-acquire-software-maker-for-7-68b/ |url-status=live }} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://newsroom.intel.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2016/09/CY-Letter-090716.pdf|title=Intel and TPG Announcement|access-date=August 18, 2021|archive-date=July 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210726174415/https://newsroom.intel.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2016/09/CY-Letter-090716.pdf|url-status=dead}}

CEO David DeWalt resigned in 2011, and McAfee appointed Michael DeCesare and Todd Gebhart as co-presidents.{{Cite web|date=2011-07-12|title=McAfee chief resigns to pursue 'non-competitive CEO role'|url=https://venturebeat.com/2011/07/12/david-dewalt-resigns-mcafee/|access-date=2021-08-18|website=VentureBeat|language=en-US|archive-date=July 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210729003038/https://venturebeat.com/2011/07/12/david-dewalt-resigns-mcafee/|url-status=live}} In 2011, McAfee also partnered with SAIC to develop anti-cyber espionage products for use by government and intelligence agencies, along with telecommunications companies.{{Cite web|last=Espiner|first=Tom|title=Saic and McAfee team up on cyber espionage products|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/saic-and-mcafee-team-up-on-cyber-espionage-products/|access-date=2021-08-18|website=ZDNet|language=en|archive-date=October 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005200127/https://www.zdnet.com/article/saic-and-mcafee-team-up-on-cyber-espionage-products/|url-status=live}}

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.{{cite news|last1=Harmsworth|first1=Vere|title=CES 2014: Intel's security rebranding sheds Mcafee name|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/ces/10556534/CES-2014-Intels-security-rebranding-sheds-Mcafee-name.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/ces/10556534/CES-2014-Intels-security-rebranding-sheds-Mcafee-name.html |archive-date=January 12, 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|access-date=January 5, 2015|work=The Telegraph|date=January 7, 2014}}{{cbignore}} 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.{{Cite news|last1=Merced|first1=Michael J. de la|last2=Hardy|first2=Quentin|date=2016-09-07|title=Intel Sells Majority Stake in McAfee Security Unit to TPG|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/08/business/dealbook/intel-sells-a-majority-stake-of-cybersecurity-unit-mcafee-to-tpg.html|access-date=2021-08-18|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=August 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240802174210/https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/08/business/dealbook/intel-sells-a-majority-stake-of-cybersecurity-unit-mcafee-to-tpg.html|url-status=live}}

After the deal between the two companies closed, the company was spun back out of Intel on April 4, 2017."{{cite web |url=http://fortune.com/2017/04/04/intel-mcafee-spinoff-security/ |title=McAfee Returns to Its Roots After Intel Spin-Out |publisher=Time, Inc. |date=April 4, 2017 |access-date=April 11, 2017 |archive-date=July 31, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180731062129/http://fortune.com/2017/04/04/intel-mcafee-spinoff-security/ |url-status=live }} Chris Young assumed the CEO position as the company became an independent entity.{{Cite web|title=Incoming McAfee CEO Chris Young on his company's post-Intel future|url=https://techcrunch.com/2016/09/09/incoming-mcafee-ceo-chris-young-on-his-companys-post-intel-future/|access-date=2021-08-19|website=TechCrunch|date=September 9, 2016|language=en-US|archive-date=October 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005200203/https://techcrunch.com/2016/09/09/incoming-mcafee-ceo-chris-young-on-his-companys-post-intel-future/|url-status=live}}

In 2018, the company unsuccessfully entered talks to sell majority control of McAfee to minority stakeholder Thoma Bravo.{{Cite web|last=Canner|first=Ben|date=2018-12-17|title=Market News: Will Intel Sell McAfee to Thoma Bravo?|url=https://solutionsreview.com/endpoint-security/market-news-will-intel-sell-mcafee-thoma-bravo/|access-date=2021-08-19|website=Best Endpoint Security Protection Software and Vendors|language=en-US|archive-date=July 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728225610/https://solutionsreview.com/endpoint-security/market-news-will-intel-sell-mcafee-thoma-bravo/|url-status=live}} In 2018, McAfee also expanded its Security Innovation Alliance partnerships to include companies such as Atos, CyberX, Fidelis Cyber-security, Aujas, and Silver Peak.{{Cite web|last=enterpriseitworld|date=2018-10-17|title=McAfee reinforces Security Innovation Alliance with new Partnerships|url=https://www.enterpriseitworld.com/mcafee-reinforces-security-innovation-alliance-with-new-partnerships/|access-date=2021-08-19|website=Enterprise IT World|language=en-US|archive-date=July 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728225612/https://www.enterpriseitworld.com/mcafee-reinforces-security-innovation-alliance-with-new-partnerships/|url-status=live}}

In July 2019, McAfee began meeting with bankers to discuss returning to the market as an IPO.{{Cite web|last=Newswires|first=Dow Jones|title=McAfee Readies Return to Public Markets|url=https://www.barrons.com/articles/mcafee-readies-return-to-public-markets-51562787733|access-date=2021-08-19|website=www.barrons.com|language=en-US|archive-date=July 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210729004401/https://www.barrons.com/articles/mcafee-readies-return-to-public-markets-51562787733|url-status=live}} 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.{{Cite news|date=Aug 27, 2019|title=Mcafee to tap Morgan Stanley, Bank of America for IPO|work=Bloomberg|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-27/mcafee-is-said-to-tap-morgan-stanley-bank-of-america-for-ipo|access-date=Aug 19, 2021|archive-date=July 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210729005403/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-27/mcafee-is-said-to-tap-morgan-stanley-bank-of-america-for-ipo|url-status=live}}

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.{{Cite web|date=2019-12-17|title=Google Cloud partners with Palo Alto, McAfee, and others to bolster security|url=https://cloudcomputing-news.net/news/2019/dec/17/google-cloud-partners-palo-alto-mcafee-bolster-security/|access-date=2021-08-19|website=Cloud Computing News|language=en-GB|archive-date=July 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728232821/https://cloudcomputing-news.net/news/2019/dec/17/google-cloud-partners-palo-alto-mcafee-bolster-security/|url-status=live}}

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.{{cite web |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-22/mcafee-ipo-is-said-to-raise-740-million-in-return-to-market |title=McAfee's IPO Raises $740 Million in Return to Public Market |publisher=Bloomberg |date=October 22, 2020 |access-date=November 23, 2020 |archive-date=March 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210311035832/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-22/mcafee-ipo-is-said-to-raise-740-million-in-return-to-market |url-status=live }} In 2020, former McAfee CEO Chris Young left his position and was replaced by Peter Leav.{{Cite web|title=McAfee replaces CEO ahead of possible IPO|url=https://www.fiercetelecom.com/telecom/mcafee-replaces-ceo-ahead-possible-ipo|access-date=2021-08-19|website=FierceTelecom|date=January 17, 2020|language=en|archive-date=July 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728232317/https://www.fiercetelecom.com/telecom/mcafee-replaces-ceo-ahead-possible-ipo|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite press release |title=Investor Group Led by Advent International and Permira Completes Acquisition of McAfee |url=https://financialpost.com/pmn/press-releases-pmn/business-wire-news-releases-pmn/investor-group-led-by-advent-international-and-permira-completes-acquisition-of-mcafee |agency=Business Wire |date=March 1, 2022 |access-date=March 6, 2022 |archive-date=April 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220410113319/https://financialpost.com/pmn/press-releases-pmn/business-wire-news-releases-pmn/investor-group-led-by-advent-international-and-permira-completes-acquisition-of-mcafee |url-status=live }}

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.{{Cite web |last=Sawers |first=Paul |date=2021-03-08 |title=McAfee sells its enterprise cybersecurity business to private equity firm for $4B |url=https://venturebeat.com/business/mcafee-sells-its-enterprise-cybersecurity-business-to-private-equity-firm-for-4b/ |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=VentureBeat |language=en-US}}

In May 2022, Peter Leav stepped down and McAfee named Greg Johnson its new CEO.{{Cite news |last=Murphy |first=Mike |title=McAfee names Greg Johnson as new CEO |url=https://www.marketwatch.com/story/mcafee-names-greg-johnson-as-new-ceo-11653449112 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220527193309/https://www.marketwatch.com/story/mcafee-names-greg-johnson-as-new-ceo-11653449112 |archive-date=May 27, 2022 |access-date=2022-05-27 |website=MarketWatch |language=EN-US}}

In 2023 Greg Johnson stepped down as CEO and in July 2024 McAfee appointed Craig Boundy as President and Chief Executive Officer.{{Cite web |last=Media |first=Insider |date=2024-07-24 |title=Industry veteran joins McAfee to accelerate transformation, innovation and customer growth - Insider Media |url=https://www.insidermedia.com/news/york%20%20%20%20re/industry-veteran-joins-mcafee-to-accelerate-transformation-innovation-and-customer-growth |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=Insider Media Ltd |language=en}}

In October 2022, McAfee partnered with Visa to provide cybersecurity solutions to cardholders worldwide, expanding its reach in consumer protection.{{Cite web |last=News |first=Industry |date=2022-07-25 |title=McAfee expands collaboration with Visa to protect people and businesses from threats |url=https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2022/07/25/mcafee-visa/ |access-date=2025-02-13 |website=Help Net Security |language=en-US}}

In early 2024, McAfee launched an AI-driven threat detection system, enhancing real-time protection against evolving cyber threats.{{Cite web |last=Dohler |first=Mischa |date=2024-11-12 |title=AI in 5G Network Security: Revolutionizing Threat Detection |url=https://mischadohler.com/ai-in-5g-network-security-revolutionizing-threat-detection/ |access-date=2025-02-13 |website=Mischa Dohler |language=en-US}}

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.{{Cite news |last=Williams |first=Shannon |title=McAfee launches Australia’s first AI Deepfake Detector on Lenovo |url=https://securitybrief.com.au/story/mcafee-launches-australia-s-first-ai-deepfake-detector-on-lenovo |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240829011339/https://securitybrief.com.au/story/mcafee-launches-australia-s-first-ai-deepfake-detector-on-lenovo |archive-date=2024-08-29 |access-date=2025-04-22 |work=SecurityBrief Australia |language=en-US}}

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.{{Cite web |last=X |date=2024-10-23 |title=To keep deepfakes from infiltrating its site, Yahoo News enlists help from McAfee |url=https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/story/2024-10-23/yahoo-news-deepfake-prevention-mcafee-technology |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}

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.{{Cite web |last=Romero |first=Johanna |date=2025-05-14 |title=McAfee rolls out a new tool to take on scam texts, calls, and video deepfakes |url=https://www.phonearena.com/news/mcafee-rolls-out-a-new-tool-to-take-on-scams-and-deepfakes_id170337 |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=PhoneArena |language=en-US}}

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.{{Cite web |date=15 May 2025 |title=McAfee Launches ‘Keep it Real’ Campaign, Blending Purposeful AI Creative with Survivor-Led Storytelling |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mcafee-launches-keep-real-campaign-120000139.html |website=Yahoo}}

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:

• McAfee+ Premium{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=McAfee+ |url=https://uk.pcmag.com/security-suites/143427/mcafee |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=PCMag UK |language=en-gb}}
• McAfee+ Advanced
• McAfee+ Ultimate
• McAfee Total Protection{{Cite web |title=McAfee Antivirus Review — Is It Good Enough in 2021? |url=https://www.safetydetectives.com/best-antivirus/mcafee/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210731094504/https://www.safetydetectives.com/best-antivirus/mcafee/ |archive-date=July 31, 2021 |access-date=August 19, 2021 |website=SafetyDetectives}}
• McAfee LiveSafe{{Cite web |title=McAfee LiveSafe Review |url=https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/mcafee-livesafe |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005200136/https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/mcafee-livesafe |archive-date=October 5, 2024 |access-date=August 19, 2021 |website=PCMAG}}
• McAfee Business Protection
• McAfee Safe Connect VPN{{Cite web |last=Simmons |first=Jay H. |date=February 7, 2019 |title=McAfee Safe Connect Review |url=https://www.vpncrew.com/mcafee-safe-connect-review/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210729004723/https://www.vpncrew.com/mcafee-safe-connect-review/ |archive-date=July 29, 2021 |access-date=August 19, 2021}}
• McAfee Mobile Security for Android{{Cite web |last=read |first=Gadgets·2 min |date=May 21, 2019 |title=How Can You Install McAfee Mobile Security on Android? |url=https://venture-lab.org/2019/how-can-you-install-mcafee-mobile-security-on-android/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005183055/https://venture-lab.org/2019/how-can-you-install-mcafee-mobile-security-on-android/ |archive-date=October 5, 2024 |access-date=August 19, 2021}}
• McAfee Mobile Security for iOS{{Cite web |last1=Williams |first1=Mike |last2=November 2020 |first2=Brian Turner 12 |date=November 12, 2020 |title=Best iPhone antivirus apps in 2021: top iOS security protection |url=https://www.techradar.com/best/best-iphone-antivirus-app |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210813120525/https://www.techradar.com/best/best-iphone-antivirus-app |archive-date=August 13, 2021 |access-date=August 19, 2021 |website=TechRadar}}
• McAfee Virus Removal Service{{Cite web |last=Thomas |first=King |title=Does McAfee Remove Adware? |url=https://www.techwalla.com/articles/does-mcafee-remove-adware |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128230146/https://www.techwalla.com/articles/does-mcafee-remove-adware |archive-date=January 28, 2022 |access-date=December 15, 2021 |website=www.techwalla.com}}
• McAfee Safe Family
• McAfee TrueKey{{Cite web |date=2024 |title=McAfee TrueKey |url=https://www.truekey.com/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240316140242/https://www.truekey.com/ |archive-date=March 16, 2024 |access-date=March 16, 2024 |website=McAfee Truekey}}
• McAfee WebAdvisor{{Cite web |date=2024-10-03 |title=McAfee Total Protection |url=https://me.pcmag.com/en/security-suites/20002/mcafee-total-protection |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=PCMag Middle East |language=en-ae}}
• McAfee Deepfake Detector{{Cite web |date=30 August 2024 |title=McAfee Launches AI-Powered Deepfake Detector |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2024-08-30/mcafee-launches-ai-powered-deepfake-dectector-video |website=Bloomberg}}

• McAfee WebAdvisor instead of SiteAdvisor

• McAfee VirusScan Enterprise (Changed from McAfee VirusScan){{Cite web |title=Test McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.8 for Windows 8 (150766) |url=https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/business-windows-client/windows-8/february-2015/mcafee-virusscan-enterprise-8.8-150766/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728234337/https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/business-windows-client/windows-8/february-2015/mcafee-virusscan-enterprise-8.8-150766/ |archive-date=July 28, 2021 |access-date=August 19, 2021 |website=www.av-test.org}}
• McAfee Network Security Platform (Changed from IntruShield){{Cite web |last=Inc |first=Gartner |title=McAfee's Network Security Platform (IPS) Reviews, Ratings, and Features - Gartner 2021 |url=https://www.gartner.com/market/intrusion-prevention-systems/vendor/mcafee/product/mcafee-network-security-platform-ips |website=Gartner}}{{dead link|date=December 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}
• McAfee Application and Change Control (Changed from McAfee Change Control){{Cite web |title=McAfee Application / Change Control - TechLibrary - Juniper Networks |url=https://www.juniper.net/documentation/en_US/jsa7.3.1/jsa-configuring-dsm/topics/task/operational/jsa-dsm-mcafee-application---change-control.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728230952/https://www.juniper.net/documentation/en_US/jsa7.3.1/jsa-configuring-dsm/topics/task/operational/jsa-dsm-mcafee-application---change-control.html |archive-date=July 28, 2021 |access-date=August 19, 2021 |website=www.juniper.net}}

• McAfee E-Business Servers
• McAfee Entercept{{Cite web|url=https://www.infoworld.com/article/2668523/entercept-intercepts-threats.html|title=Entercept intercepts threats|first=Victor R.|last=Garza|date=October 1, 2004|website=InfoWorld|access-date=August 19, 2021|archive-date=July 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728234842/https://www.infoworld.com/article/2668523/entercept-intercepts-threats.html|url-status=live}}

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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.{{Cite news|last=((News))|first=Bridge|date=1998-06-10|title=Company News; Network Associates to Acquire Dr. Solomon's|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/06/10/business/company-news-network-associates-to-acquire-dr-solomon-s.html|access-date=2020-06-25|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=June 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627012715/https://www.nytimes.com/1998/06/10/business/company-news-network-associates-to-acquire-dr-solomon-s.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|last=Journal|first=Scott Thurm and Matthew RoseStaff Reporters of The Wall Street|date=1998-06-10|title=Network Associates Agrees to Buy Dr Solomon's in $670 Million Deal|language=en-US|work=The Wall Street Journal|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB897394722768040500|access-date=2020-06-25|issn=0099-9660|archive-date=June 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627164931/https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB897394722768040500|url-status=live}}

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."{{cite news|last=Messmer|first=Ellen|date=April 2, 2003|title=Network Associates to buy IntruVert for $100 million|work=Network World|url=http://www.networkworld.com/news/2003/0402intru.html|url-status=dead|access-date=April 22, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110511151633/http://www.networkworld.com/news/2003/0402intru.html|archive-date=May 11, 2011}}

In August 2004, McAfee agreed to acquire Foundstone, a vendor of security consulting, training, and vulnerability management software, for $86 million.{{cite web|date=August 17, 2004|title=McAfee's Foundstone Acquisition Broadens Firm's Security Strategy|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB109268651641992630|website=wsj.com|access-date=March 7, 2017|archive-date=October 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005183154/https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB109268651641992630|url-status=live}}

On April 5, 2006, McAfee bought out SiteAdvisor for a reputed $70 million{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Robert McMillan and Idg News|date=2006-06-19|title=McAfee sets e-commerce boost for SiteAdvisor|url=https://www.networkworld.com/article/2303996/mcafee-sets-e-commerce-boost-for-siteadvisor.html|access-date=2021-09-23|website=Network World|language=en|archive-date=August 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210821105321/https://www.networkworld.com/article/2303996/mcafee-sets-e-commerce-boost-for-siteadvisor.html|url-status=live}} in competition with Symantec, a service that warns users if downloading software or filling out forms on a site may obtain malware or spam.

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.{{cite news |last1=Messmer |first1=Ellen |title=McAfee buys security software maker Preventsys |url=https://www.networkworld.com/article/2304124/mcafee-buys-security-software-maker-preventsys.html |access-date=August 6, 2020 |agency=Network World |publisher=International Data Group |date=June 6, 2006 |archive-date=February 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210051226/https://www.networkworld.com/article/2304124/mcafee-buys-security-software-maker-preventsys.html |url-status=live }}

On October 16, 2006, McAfee announced that it would acquire Israel based Onigma Ltd for $20 million.{{Cite web|last=Keizer|first=Gregg|date=2006-10-16|title=McAfee Acquires Leak Prevention Developer|url=https://www.crn.com/news/security/193303029/mcafee-acquires-leak-prevention-developer.htm|access-date=2021-09-23|website=CRN|archive-date=October 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009140909/https://www.crn.com/news/security/193303029/mcafee-acquires-leak-prevention-developer.htm|url-status=live}} Onigma provides host-based data leakage protection software that prevents intentional and unintentional leakage of sensitive data by internal users.

On October 8, 2007, McAfee announced it would acquire SafeBoot Holding B.V. for $350 million.{{cite web|date=October 9, 2007|title=McAfee acquires SafeBoot for endpoint encryption|url=http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid14_gci1275984,00.html|website=Searchsecurity.techtarget.com|access-date=January 18, 2011|archive-date=August 11, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100811073459/http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid14_gci1275984,00.html|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|date=November 20, 2007|title=McAfee completes SafeBoot acquisition|url=https://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=5623|website=Net-security.org|access-date=October 31, 2022|archive-date=January 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105015636/http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=5623|url-status=dead}} The deal closed on November 19, 2007.

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.{{cite web|last=Prince|first=Brian|date=October 31, 2007|title=McAfee Buys into Web Site Certification with ScanAlert Acquisition|url=http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/McAfee-Buys-into-Web-Site-Certification-with-ScanAlert-Acquisition/|website=Eweek.com|access-date=January 18, 2011|archive-date=October 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005183156/https://www.eweek.com/security/mcafee-buys-into-web-site-certification-with-scanalert-acquisition/|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|last=Albanesius|first=Chloe|date=October 30, 2007|title=McAfee Buys ScanAlert's 'Hacker Safe' Tech|url=https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2209842,00.asp|website=Pcmag.com|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=October 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023012117/https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2209842,00.asp|url-status=live}}

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.{{cite web|last=McMillan|first=Robert|date=July 31, 2008|title=McAfee to Buy Data Protection Vendor Reconnex|url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/149238/mcafee_to_buy_data_protection_vendor_reconnex.html|website=Pcworld.com}}{{Dead link|date=May 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} The acquisition added content awareness to McAfee's data security portfolio.{{cite web|last=McMillan. Scmagazineus.com|first=Robert|date=August 1, 2008|title=McAfee picks up DLP maker Reconnex for $46 million|url=http://www.scmagazineus.com/mcafee-picks-up-dlp-maker-reconnex-for-46-million/article/113269/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110511141940/http://www.scmagazineus.com/mcafee-picks-up-dlp-maker-reconnex-for-46-million/article/113269/|archive-date=May 11, 2011}} The $46 million deal closed on August 12, 2008.

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.

In January 2009, McAfee announced plans to acquire Endeavor Security, a privately held maker of IPS/IDS technology.{{cite web|last=Messmer|first=Ellen|date=July 31, 2009|title=McAfee buys rival firm to boost services|url=http://news.techworld.com/mobile-wireless/120119/mcafee-buys-rival-firm-to-boost-services/|website=News.techworld.com|access-date=October 5, 2010|archive-date=May 11, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110511132201/http://news.techworld.com/mobile-wireless/120119/mcafee-buys-rival-firm-to-boost-services/|url-status=dead}} The deal closed in February 2009 for a total purchase price of $3.2 million.

On May 15, 2009, McAfee announced its intention acquire Solidcore Systems, a privately held security company, for $33 million.{{cite web|last=Whitney|first=Lance|date=May 15, 2009|title=McAfee to buy whitelisting vendor Solidcore|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/mcafee-to-buy-whitelisting-vendor-solidcore/|access-date=June 26, 2020|website=CNET|archive-date=June 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629061401/https://www.cnet.com/news/mcafee-to-buy-whitelisting-vendor-solidcore/|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|last=Messmer|first=Ellen|date=May 15, 2009|title=McAfee to buy Solidcore for whitelisting technology|url=http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9133151/McAfee_to_buy_Solidcore_for_whitelisting_technologyMcA|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120729222629/http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9133151/McAfee_to_buy_Solidcore_for_whitelisting_technologyMcA|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 29, 2012|website=Computerworld.com}} The deal closed on June 1, 2009.{{Cite web|title=McAfee Completes Acquisition of Solidcore Systems - Update|url=https://www.rttnews.com/966059/mcafee-completes-acquisition-of-solidcore-systems-update.aspx|access-date=2021-09-25|website=RTTNews|language=en-US|archive-date=September 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210925224408/https://www.rttnews.com/966059/mcafee-completes-acquisition-of-solidcore-systems-update.aspx|url-status=live}}

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.{{cite web|date=July 31, 2009|title=McAfee adds MX Logic to its Global Threat Intelligence portfolio.|url=http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/2951/mcafee-adds-mx-logic-to-its-global-threat-intelligence-portfolio/|website=Infosecurity-magazine.com|access-date=September 30, 2010|archive-date=December 31, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231173602/http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/2951/mcafee-adds-mx-logic-to-its-global-threat-intelligence-portfolio/|url-status=live}} The deal closed on September 1, 2009 at a price of $140 million.{{cite web|date=September 10, 2009|title=McAfee, Inc. Completes Acquisition of MX Logic|url=http://www.westcon.com.au/en/news-and-events/news/2009/9/10/mcafee-inc-completes-acquisition-of-mx-logic.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706113319/http://www.westcon.com.au/en/news-and-events/news/2009/9/10/mcafee-inc-completes-acquisition-of-mx-logic.aspx|archive-date=July 6, 2011|website=Westcon.com.au}} MX Logic staff were integrated into McAfee's SaaS business unit.

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.{{cite web|last=Glass|first=Kathryn|date=May 25, 2010|title=McAfee to Acquire Trust Digital, Foray Into Mobile Security|url=http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/industries/technology/mcafee-acquire-trust-digital-foray-mobile-security/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100527073848/http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/industries/technology/mcafee-acquire-trust-digital-foray-mobile-security/|archive-date=May 27, 2010|website=Foxbusiness.com}} The acquisition closed on June 3, 2010.{{cite web|date=July 1, 2010|title=McAfee, Inc. Announces Support and Powerful Mobile Device Capabilities for Devices Running iOS 4.|url=http://www.marketwatch.com/story/mcafee-inc-announces-support-and-powerful-mobile-device-capabilities-for-devices-running-ios-4-2010-07-01|website=Marketwatch.com}} The price for Trust Digital was not disclosed.{{cite web|last=Messmer|first=Ellen|date=May 26, 2010|title=McAfee buys smartphone security firm Trust Digital|url=http://news.techworld.com/security/3224757/mcafee-buys-smartphone-security-firm-trust-digital/?olo=rss|website=News.techworld.com|access-date=September 30, 2010|archive-date=May 11, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110511132219/http://news.techworld.com/security/3224757/mcafee-buys-smartphone-security-firm-trust-digital/?olo=rss|url-status=dead}}

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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mcafee.com/us/about/news/2010/q3/20100729-02.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110219142756/http://www.mcafee.com/us/about/news/2010/q3/20100729-02.aspx|archive-date=February 19, 2011|title=Newsroom | McAfee}} 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.

On March 23, 2011, McAfee announced its intention to acquire privately owned Sentrigo,{{cite web |date=March 23, 2011 |title=McAfee to Acquire Sentrigo to Enhance Database Security Portfolio |url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110323005514/en/McAfee-Acquire-Sentrigo-Enhance-Database-Security-Portfolio |access-date=May 15, 2012 |publisher=Business Wire |archive-date=September 26, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926111051/http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110323005514/en/McAfee-Acquire-Sentrigo-Enhance-Database-Security-Portfolio |url-status=live }} 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.{{Cite web|last=Shah|first=Agam|date=2011-03-23|title=Intel's McAfee unit to acquire Sentrigo|url=https://www.networkworld.com/article/2201285/intel-s-mcafee-unit-to-acquire-sentrigo.html|access-date=2021-09-23|website=Network World|language=en|archive-date=August 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210821095236/https://www.networkworld.com/article/2201285/intel-s-mcafee-unit-to-acquire-sentrigo.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=McAfee buys Sentrigo to enhance database security|url=https://www.crn.com.au/news/mcafee-buys-sentrigo-to-enhance-database-security-252249|access-date=2021-09-23|website=CRN Australia|archive-date=August 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210821103100/https://www.crn.com.au/news/mcafee-buys-sentrigo-to-enhance-database-security-252249|url-status=live}}

On October 4, 2011, McAfee announced its intention to acquire privately owned NitroSecurity,{{cite web|author=Fahmida Y. Rashid|date=October 4, 2011|title=McAfee Buys SIEM Provider Nitro Security|url=http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/McAfee-Buys-SIEM-Provider-Nitro-Security-833837/|access-date=April 30, 2013|website=Eweek.com}}{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} 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.{{Cite web|last=Rashid|first=Fahmida Y.|date=2011-10-04|title=McAfee Buys SIEM Provider Nitro Security|url=https://www.eweek.com/security/mcafee-buys-siem-provider-nitro-security/|access-date=2021-09-23|website=eWEEK|language=en-US|archive-date=October 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005183116/https://www.eweek.com/security/mcafee-buys-siem-provider-nitro-security/|url-status=live}}

On February 26, 2013, McAfee announced it had acquired the ValidEdge sandboxing technology.{{cite press release|url=https://www.mcafee.com/us/about/news/2013/q1/20130226-01.aspx|title=McAfee Sets a New Standard for Comprehensive Malware Protection|publisher=McAfee|date=February 26, 2013|access-date=April 30, 2013|archive-date=May 23, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130523023724/http://www.mcafee.com/us/about/news/2013/q1/20130226-01.aspx|url-status=live}}

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.{{cite press release|url=https://www.mcafee.com/us/about/news/2013/q3/20130708-01.aspx|title=McAfee Completes Tender Offer of Stonesoft, Makes Next Generation Firewall Immediately Available|publisher=McAfee|date=August 7, 2013|access-date=May 12, 2014|archive-date=October 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005183159/https://www.mcafee.com/en-us/consumer-corporate/newsroom.html|url-status=live}} The Next Generation Firewall business acquired from Stonesoft was divested to Forcepoint in January 2016.{{Cite web|date=2016-02-05|title=Acquisition of Stonesoft (McAfee Next Generation Firewall) and Sidewinder (McAfee Firewall Enterprise)|url=https://www.forcepoint.com/blog/insights/acquisition-stonesoft-mcafee-next-generation-firewall-and-sidewinder-mcafee-firewall|access-date=2021-09-23|website=Forcepoint|language=en|archive-date=August 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210821101220/https://www.forcepoint.com/blog/insights/acquisition-stonesoft-mcafee-next-generation-firewall-and-sidewinder-mcafee-firewall|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Next Generation Firewall and Firewall Enterprise Divestiture|url=https://www.mcafee.com/enterprise/en-us/support/firewall-enterprise-next-generation-firewall.html|access-date=2021-09-23|website=www.mcafee.com|archive-date=September 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210925131602/https://www.mcafee.com/enterprise/en-us/support/firewall-enterprise-next-generation-firewall.html|url-status=live}}

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.{{cite press release|url=https://newsroom.intel.com/news-releases/intel-acquires-passwordbox-an-award-winning-digital-identity-manager/|title=Intel Acquires PasswordBox, an Award-Winning Digital Identity Manager|publisher=Intel|date=December 1, 2014|access-date=December 21, 2016}}

In November 2017, McAfee acquired Skyhigh Networks, a CASB security company.{{Cite web|date=November 27, 2017|title=McAfee acquires cloud security startup Skyhigh Networks, last valued at $400M|url=https://techcrunch.com/2017/11/27/mcafee-skyhigh-networks/|access-date=October 2, 2019|archive-date=October 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191002211348/https://techcrunch.com/2017/11/27/mcafee-skyhigh-networks/|url-status=live}} The acquisition closed January 3, 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mcafee.com/enterprise/en-us/about/mcafee-skyhigh.html|title=McAfee acquires Skyhigh Networks | McAfee|website=www.mcafee.com|access-date=October 2, 2019|archive-date=October 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191002211347/https://www.mcafee.com/enterprise/en-us/about/mcafee-skyhigh.html|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web |title=McAfee Enterprise cloud security biz relaunches as Skyhigh |url=https://venturebeat.com/2022/03/21/mcafee-enterprise-cloud-security-biz-relaunches-as-skyhigh/ |website=venturebeat.com |date=March 22, 2022 |access-date=July 12, 2022 |archive-date=July 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220714191329/https://venturebeat.com/2022/03/21/mcafee-enterprise-cloud-security-biz-relaunches-as-skyhigh/ |url-status=live }}

In March 2018, McAfee acquired TunnelBear, a Canadian VPN service.{{Cite news|last=Sawers|first=Paul|date=March 8, 2018|title=McAfee acquires VPN provider TunnelBear|work=VentureBeat|url=https://venturebeat.com/2018/03/08/mcafee-acquires-vpn-company-tunnelbear/|access-date=March 8, 2018|archive-date=September 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200922014211/https://venturebeat.com/2018/03/08/mcafee-acquires-vpn-company-tunnelbear//|url-status=live}}

In July 2019, Uplevel Security, a data analytics company using graph theory and machine learning, announced it had been acquired by McAfee.{{Cite tweet|user=uplevelsecurity|number=1145789401252990982|date=Jul 1, 2019|title=Uplevel is now part of McAfee. Please see @mcafee for future updates}}

In August 2019, McAfee acquired NanoSec, a container security company.{{Cite web|date=August 24, 2019|title=Exclusive: McAfee Is Acquiring NanoSec to Build Out Its Container-Focused Cloud Security Services|url=https://fortune.com/2019/08/08/mcafee-nanosec-acquisition-cloud-security-services|access-date=August 24, 2019|archive-date=August 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190824015641/https://fortune.com/2019/08/08/mcafee-nanosec-acquisition-cloud-security-services/|url-status=live}}

On January 4, 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed suit against McAfee for overstating its 1998–2000 net revenue by {{currency|622 million}}.{{cite press release |url=https://www.sec.gov/litigation/litreleases/lr19520.htm |title=McAfee, Inc.: Lit. Rel. No. 19520 |date=January 4, 2006 |publisher=US Securities and Exchange Commission |quote=While engaging in this “channel stuffing,” McAfee improperly recorded the sales to distributors as revenue. |access-date=September 4, 2017 |archive-date=October 22, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171022193501/https://www.sec.gov/litigation/litreleases/lr19520.htm |url-status=live }} Without admitting any wrongdoing, McAfee simultaneously settled the complaint, and agreed to pay a $50 million penalty and rework its accounting practices. The fine was for accounting fraud; known as channel stuffing that served to inflate their revenue to their investors.{{cite web |url=https://www.sec.gov/news/press/2006-3.htm |title=SEC Charges McAfee, Inc. with Accounting Fraud; McAfee Agrees to Settle and Pay a $50 Million Penalty; Press Release No. 2006-3 |date=January 4, 2006 |access-date=April 1, 2009 |publisher=Securities and Exchange Commission}}

In October 2006, McAfee fired its president Kevin Weiss,{{cite news|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/mcafee-seeks-gag-on-exec-ousted-over-options/|title=McAfee seeks gag on exec ousted over options|last=Mills|first=Elinor|work=CNET News|date=August 21, 2009|access-date=June 26, 2020|archive-date=October 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005183703/https://www.cnet.com/news/privacy/mcafee-seeks-gag-on-exec-ousted-over-options/|url-status=live}} 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.{{Cite web|last=Mills|first=Elinor|title=McAfee seeks gag on exec ousted over options|url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/mcafee-seeks-gag-on-exec-ousted-over-options/|access-date=2021-09-23|website=CNET|language=en|archive-date=September 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210923192453/https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/mcafee-seeks-gag-on-exec-ousted-over-options/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Journal|first=A. B. A.|title=Jurors Acquitted Ex-McAfee GC in Backdating Case Because of Intent Issues|url=https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/jurors_acquitted_ex_mcafee_gc_in_backdating_case_because_of_intent_issues|access-date=2021-09-23|website=ABA Journal|language=en|archive-date=September 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210923192418/https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/jurors_acquitted_ex_mcafee_gc_in_backdating_case_because_of_intent_issues|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Mills|first=Elinor|title=Ex-McAfee lawyer acquitted in stock options backdating trial|url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ex-mcafee-lawyer-acquitted-in-stock-options-backdating-trial/|access-date=2021-09-23|website=CNET|language=en|archive-date=September 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210923192407/https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ex-mcafee-lawyer-acquitted-in-stock-options-backdating-trial/|url-status=live}}

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.{{Cite web |last=Marcho |first=Craig |date=21 April 2010 |title=McAfee false positive detection of w32/wecorl.a when using 5958 DAT file |url=https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/askperf/mcafee-false-positive-detection-of-w32wecorl-a-when-using-5958-dat-file/374578 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241216180347/https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/askperf/mcafee-false-positive-detection-of-w32wecorl-a-when-using-5958-dat-file/374578 |archive-date=16 December 2024 |website=Microsoft Tech Community}} 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.{{cite news|url=https://isc.sans.edu/diary/McAfee+DAT+5958+Update+Issues/8656|title=McAfee DAT 5958 Update Issues|date=April 21, 2010|access-date=2024-07-20|website=Internet Storm Center|archive-date=July 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240723031022/https://isc.sans.edu/diary/McAfee+DAT+5958+Update+Issues/8656|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.engadget.com/2010/04/21/mcafee-update--shutting-down-xp-machines/|title=Botched McAfee update shutting down corporate XP machines worldwide|website=Engadget.com|date=April 21, 2010|access-date=April 22, 2010|archive-date=April 22, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100422205355/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/21/mcafee-update--shutting-down-xp-machines/|url-status=dead}} 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.{{cite news|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/buggy-mcafee-update-whacks-windows-xp-pcs/|author=Declan McCullagh|title=Buggy McAfee update whacks Windows XP PCs|website=CNET|date=April 21, 2010|access-date=June 26, 2020|archive-date=June 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628081114/https://www.cnet.com/news/buggy-mcafee-update-whacks-windows-xp-pcs/|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite news|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/mcafee-bug-forces-aussie-store-closures/|title=McAfee bug forces Aussie store closures|website=ZDNer|date=April 22, 2010|access-date=June 26, 2020|archive-date=August 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801194320/https://www.zdnet.com/article/mcafee-bug-forces-aussie-store-closures/|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite news|url=http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9175940/McAfee_apologizes_for_crippling_PCs_with_bad_update|title=McAfee apologizes for crippling PCs with bad update|website=Computerworld.com|date=April 23, 2010|access-date=August 13, 2010|archive-date=April 26, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100426143355/http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9175940/McAfee_apologizes_for_crippling_PCs_with_bad_update|url-status=dead}}

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.{{cite web|url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/261165/mcafee_antivirus_update_causes_problems_for_home_and_enterprise_customers.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220810014618/https://www.pcworld.com/article/460786/mcafee_antivirus_update_causes_problems_for_home_and_enterprise_customers.html |archive-date=10 August 2022 |title=McAfee Antivirus Update Causes Problems for Home and Enterprise Customers |publisher=PCWorld |access-date=April 30, 2013}}

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