McAfee: Stay Secure & Private
Scam, Data & ID Protection
Free · In-App Purchases
McAfee Security offers all-in-one online protection to safeguard your privacy, identity, and devices.
Introducing McAfee Scam Detector — Know which texts and emails are real or fake.
All-in-one protection to help you stay a step ahead of scammers and online threats. Includes scam detection, personal info removal from risky sites, identity monitoring, VPN, award-winning protection for all your devices, and more.
Shield your smartphones, tablets, Macs, and PCs, with bank-grade VPN encryption, dark web monitoring for leaked personal data, and advanced online privacy features.
Stay protected and private with McAfee, the most trusted name in online and mobile security.
MCAFEE SECURITY FEATURES:
SCAM DETECTOR
▪ Text scam protection filters risky messages and lets you block harmful sites if clicked
▪ Identify risky emails before opening them with explanations to help you avoid future scams
SECURE VPN*
▪ Keep personal data and locations private with bank-grade Wi-Fi VPN encryption
▪ Defend your mobile devices against unsecured public Wi-Fi hotspots
▪ Connect to different countries and change your location & IP address
IDENTITY MONITORING*
▪ Scan and monitor online personal data for security breaches
▪ Receive alerts and secure your info quickly with our protection tips
▪ Monitor up to 10 email addresses, ID numbers, passport numbers, bank cards
TRANSACTION & CREDIT MONITORING*
▪ Protect yourself from financial fraud and stay on top of all your financial transactions
▪ Monitor changes to your credit score and catch unauthorized activity
SMART SCAN
▪ Scan your device and your personal information for issues. Get guidance to fix issues quickly
SAFE BROWSING
▪ Block malicious websites automatically so you can browse safely
▪ Safe browsing alerts protect you from phishing and leaking personal info
SOCIAL PRIVACY MANAGER
▪ Protects your personal information and reduces the amount of data collected on all your social accounts
WI-FI & SYSTEM SCAN
▪ Receive alerts when connecting to an unsecured Wi-Fi network or hotspot
▪ Wi-Fi scan analyzes networks for security and ensures a safer online connection
PERSONAL DATA CLEANUP
▪ Find out if your personal data has been collected by data brokers and remove it from sites
ONLINE ACCOUNT CLEANUP
▪ Scan your email, evaluate account risks, and facilitate data deletion
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PLANS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
McAfee Security - Free
▪ Single device protection
▪ Wi-Fi Scan
▪ Identity Scan
▪ System Scan
McAfee Basic Protection
▪ Single device protection
▪ Secure VPN*
▪ Basic Identity Monitoring*
▪ Wi-Fi Scan
▪ Safe Browsing
▪ System Scan
▪ Text Scam Detector
McAfee+ Advanced:
▪ Unlimited device protection
▪ Secure VPN*
▪ Identity Monitoring*
▪ Wi-Fi Scan
▪ Safe Browsing
▪ Social Privacy Manager
▪ System Scan
▪ Scam Detector
▪ Online Account Cleanup
▪ Personal Data Cleanup
▪ Transaction Monitoring*
▪ Credit Monitoring*
▪ ID Restoration
▪ Security Freeze*
▪ 24/7 online security experts
*Not all features are available for all devices, locations or subscriptions not listed in the description. See System Requirements for additional information.
Privacy Policy:
You can view our privacy policy and terms at https://www.mcafee.com/consumer/en-us/policy/global/legal.html
To provide you with the best possible experience, McAfee Security requires iOS 16 and above. You are encouraged to update your device to the latest version to receive timely security updates, maximum protection, and enhanced performance.
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARK
McAfee and the McAfee logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of McAfee LLC or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Copyright © 2026 McAfee LLC.
more Good application i need to prevent any unnecessary sites from being visited
Developer Response Our hearts are delighted upon seeing your positive feedback, Yehia! We would love to hear more about your experience in using our McAfee App! Tell us more about it by contacting us through chat or phone call at https://www.mcafee.com/support/s/contactsupport. You may also follow us on our social media channels or visit our website at www.mcafee.com to get the latest news and updates. Have a great day!
Good application i need to prevent any unnecessary sites from being visited
Our hearts are delighted upon seeing your positive feedback, Yehia! We would love to hear more about your experience in using our McAfee App! Tell us more about it by contacting us through chat or phone call at https://www.mcafee.com/support/s/contactsupport. You may also follow us on our social media channels or visit our website at www.mcafee.com to get the latest news and updates. Have a great day!
I bought mcafee for 5 devices and it is a nightmare to activate it on my iphone, there is simple button to just activate using a key. I uninstalled and installed the app 10 times using activation links from my account using sms, email but nothing. absolutely time consuming to just activate, 1 hour from my life!
Developer Response Hi. We are concerned about your experience. Let's get it activated with your paid subscription! Kindly follow the instructions in this article, http://service.mcafee.com/faqdocument.aspx?id=TS102650. For further assistance, contact us at service.mcafee.com/contact. We will take a look at your McAfee account details and help with this. Thanks!
I bought mcafee for 5 devices and it is a nightmare to activate it on my iphone, there is simple button to just activate using a key. I uninstalled and installed the app 10 times using activation links from my account using sms, email but nothing. absolutely time consuming to just activate, 1 hour from my life!
Hi. We are concerned about your experience. Let's get it activated with your paid subscription! Kindly follow the instructions in this article, http://service.mcafee.com/faqdocument.aspx?id=TS102650. For further assistance, contact us at service.mcafee.com/contact. We will take a look at your McAfee account details and help with this. Thanks!
This app can’t help me at all . I’ve had a virus on my phone and it lagged a lot but the app didn’t even detect anything and just said everything was okay . I downloaded it before this happened to me year ago . I even checked out if I haven’t updated it but it was updated . Pls help . The virus even destroyed my mobile storage I can’t even do anything now
Developer Response Hi, we are concerned about your experience. For an issue such as this, it is best to contact support so they can investigate if your device is actually infected. Kindly reach us at service.mcafee.com/contact. We will work together and make sure your device is protected. Thanks.
This app can’t help me at all . I’ve had a virus on my phone and it lagged a lot but the app didn’t even detect anything and just said everything was okay . I downloaded it before this happened to me year ago . I even checked out if I haven’t updated it but it was updated . Pls help . The virus even destroyed my mobile storage I can’t even do anything now
Hi, we are concerned about your experience. For an issue such as this, it is best to contact support so they can investigate if your device is actually infected. Kindly reach us at service.mcafee.com/contact. We will work together and make sure your device is protected. Thanks.
Developer Response Hi, thanks a lot for sharing your feedback. We are really glad you like it :)
It keeps my mobile safe.
Hi, thanks a lot for sharing your feedback. We are really glad you like it :)
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 and emails. Available with McAfee+, McAfee LiveSafe, and McAfee Total Protection.
10.6.1.9 16 Jun
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 and emails. Available with McAfee+, McAfee LiveSafe, and McAfee Total Protection.
10.6 9 Jun
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 and emails. Available with McAfee+, McAfee LiveSafe, and McAfee Total Protection.
10.5 8 May
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 and emails. Available with McAfee+, McAfee LiveSafe, and McAfee Total Protection.
10.4 15 Apr
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 and emails. Available with McAfee+, McAfee LiveSafe, and McAfee Total Protection.
10.3.1 2 Apr
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 and emails. Available with McAfee+, McAfee LiveSafe, and McAfee Total Protection.
10.3 19 Mar
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 and emails. Available with McAfee+, McAfee LiveSafe, and McAfee Total Protection.
10.2 23 Feb
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 and emails. Available with McAfee+, McAfee LiveSafe, and McAfee Total Protection.
10.1 5 Feb
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 and emails. Available with McAfee+, McAfee LiveSafe, and McAfee Total Protection.
9.11 9 Jan
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 and emails. Available with McAfee+, McAfee LiveSafe, and McAfee Total Protection.
9.10 01/11/2025
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 and emails. Available with McAfee+, McAfee LiveSafe, and McAfee Total Protection.
9.9 02/10/2025
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 and emails. Available with McAfee+, McAfee LiveSafe, and McAfee Total Protection.
9.8 02/09/2025
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 and emails. Available with McAfee+, McAfee LiveSafe, and McAfee Total Protection.
9.7 08/08/2025
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 and emails. Available with McAfee+, McAfee LiveSafe, and McAfee Total Protection.
9.6 07/07/2025
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 and emails. Available with McAfee+, McAfee LiveSafe, and McAfee Total Protection.
9.5.1 13/06/2025
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 and emails. Available with McAfee+, McAfee LiveSafe, and McAfee Total Protection.
9.5 01/06/2025
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 and emails. Available with McAfee+, McAfee LiveSafe, and McAfee Total Protection.
9.4.1 19/05/2025
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 and emails. Available with McAfee+, McAfee LiveSafe, and McAfee Total Protection.
9.4 06/05/2025
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•McAfee Scam Protection is now Text Scam Detector! Text Scam Detector uses smart AI to filter dangerous links in your text messages.
9.3.1 18/04/2025
• Enhanced Security: Online Account Cleanup (OAC) now supports Microsoft Outlook on mobile! Automatically identify and delete old, unused accounts linked to your Microsoft account, reducing your risk of data exposure.
•McAfee Scam Protection is now Text Scam Detector! Text Scam Detector uses smart AI to filter dangerous links in your text messages.
9.3 27/03/2025
• Enhanced Security: Online Account Cleanup (OAC) now supports Microsoft Outlook on mobile! Automatically identify and delete old, unused accounts linked to your Microsoft account, reducing your risk of data exposure.
•McAfee Scam Protection is now Text Scam Detector! Text Scam Detector uses smart AI to filter dangerous links in your text messages.
9.2 28/02/2025
• Enhanced Security: Online Account Cleanup (OAC) now supports Microsoft Outlook on mobile! Automatically identify and delete old, unused accounts linked to your Microsoft account, reducing your risk of data exposure.
•McAfee Scam Protection is now Text Scam Detector! Text Scam Detector uses smart AI to filter dangerous links in your text messages.
9.1.1 18/02/2025
• Enhanced Security: Online Account Cleanup (OAC) now supports Microsoft Outlook on mobile! Automatically identify and delete old, unused accounts linked to your Microsoft account, reducing your risk of data exposure.
•McAfee Scam Protection is now Text Scam Detector! Text Scam Detector uses smart AI to filter dangerous links in your text messages.
9.1 30/01/2025
• Enhanced Security: Online Account Cleanup (OAC) now supports Microsoft Outlook on mobile! Automatically identify and delete old, unused accounts linked to your Microsoft account, reducing your risk of data exposure.
•McAfee Scam Protection is now Text Scam Detector! Text Scam Detector uses smart AI to filter dangerous links in your text messages.
8.10.1 16/12/2024
• Enhanced Security: Online Account Cleanup (OAC) now supports Microsoft Outlook on mobile! Automatically identify and delete old, unused accounts linked to your Microsoft account, reducing your risk of data exposure.
•McAfee Scam Protection is now Text Scam Detector! Text Scam Detector uses smart AI to filter dangerous links in your text messages.
8.10 05/12/2024
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 and emails. Available with McAfee+, McAfee LiveSafe, and McAfee Total Protection.
more Version 10.6.1.9 16 Jun
Data Used to Track You The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
Data Linked to You The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Location Contact Info User Content Identifiers Usage Data Data Not Linked to You The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Purchases Contacts User Content Diagnostics Other Data 