McAfee Total Protection

McAfee is one of the world's most recognized names in cybersecurity, originally established in the late 1980s. The brand was founded by John McAfee and has since evolved through various ownership structures, including a notable period under Intel's ownership when it was briefly rebranded as Intel Security.

Today, McAfee focuses primarily on consumer-facing security solutions such as antivirus, VPN, and identity protection. The business has undergone significant restructuring, spinning off its enterprise division (now part of Trellix) to focus entirely on personal digital safety. Its products are developed primarily in the United States, utilizing global engineering teams across several countries to manage its cloud-based threat intelligence networks.

As of 2026, the brand is owned by an investor group that led its transition from a public company back to a private entity. This move was designed to accelerate its growth in the personal security market, ensuring its position as a leading provider of digital defense for households worldwide.