McAfee Corp.

McAfee Corp. is an American proprietary software company specializing in online protection for consumers worldwide. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company's mission is to empower individuals to confidently experience life online through integrated, easy-to-use security solutions. McAfee focuses on protecting people rather than just devices, adapting its offerings to meet evolving consumer needs.

The company offers a comprehensive suite of consumer-focused cybersecurity products and services. Key offerings include antivirus software, Virtual Private Network (VPN) services like Safe Connect VPN and TunnelBear, identity theft protection, and a password manager. McAfee also provides specialized tools such as Scam Detector, Deepfake Detector, PC Optimizer, and Mobile Security, all designed to safeguard personal information, privacy, and devices across various platforms.

McAfee was taken private in March 2022 by an investor group led by Advent International and Permira, following a period as a publicly traded company on NASDAQ under the ticker MCFE. In recent years, McAfee has reinforced its market positioning as a global leader in consumer online protection, launching an AI-driven threat detection system in early 2024 and expanding its identity theft protection services. The company introduced a deepfake detector in August 2024 and its Scam Detector received the 'Best Use of AI in Cybersecurity' award in 2025. Craig Boundy was appointed President and CEO in July 2024. McAfee was also recognized as the #1 Antivirus and Security Software Brand in TIME's 2024 World's Best Brands list.