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Scams move fast. McAfee’s Scam Detector moves faster.

Scams move fast. McAfee’s Scam Detector moves faster.

Protect your wallet and your peace of mind with automatic detection of risky texts, emails, and deepfake videos - all included at no extra cost.
Our AI - powered protection now includes:
- Avoid texts that aren't safe 
- Easily spot risky emails 
- Steer clear of video scams

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Identity protection and privacy for your digital life

Keep your personal info private, avoid scams, and protect yourself online with the #1 antivirus for PC performance.
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Why is a cybersecurity solution important?

Whether shopping, learning, or streaming online, our privacy, security, and identity are exposed to threats. As technology weaves itself into our lives in new and unexpected ways, some of it will get quite personal and close to home.
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Email Scam Detector

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Text Scam Detector

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Can't I just get security free online?

Free online security is available; however, they’re not all-in-one multi-level, integrated security like McAfee.
Think of paid security as an investment in your protection. Many free products identify threats but do not automatically remove the danger as paid versions do.
Also, some free programs share data with advertisers to provide a free service. Not only does this mean you’ll be served ads, but your privacy is also at risk.
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Why does Dell recommend McAfee?

McAfee has been recognized by industry leaders for over 35 years.
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- Over the years, McAfee has significantly reduced the disk space required, the memory usage, and the processes running, dramatically reducing slowdowns and making systems run fast.

- McAfee+ Premium is more agile with faster scans, quick updates, and uses significantly les space on your PC for performance that won’t slow you down.

- It is better to have peace of mind with security on your system than to be seriously slowed down by spyware and viruses that could be even more harmful.

Beating out competitors like Microsoft Defender, McAfee earned our best-ever result in the latest AV-Comparatives PC Performance Test

With an overall impact score of only 2.8, McAfee+ Premium proved itself again to be the lightest product in the test, outperforming all other security vendors and performing well under the industry average (13.8). McAfee is therefore again awarded with the highest possible ranking: ADVANCED+ 3 Stars.

McAfee comes preinstalled on most PCs as Dell’s recommended protection

Register your subscription to unlock our comprehensive protection for all your devices, identity, privacy, and life online.
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How to register your McAfee solution

Simply look for the McAfee icon or find us in the start menu.

Go to general settings and register.

Congrats! Full benefits have been unlocked.

How do I know what type of McAfee subscription is preinstalled on my device?

The product preinstalled and the duration of the subscription can vary based on device, operating system, and by country.
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Subscription duration: 30-day or 1-year

Operating System: Microsoft Home

PC Brands: Dell, Dell Plus, Alienware, Dell Premium

Available for purchase: 1 and 3-year subscriptions
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Subscription duration: 1-year

Operating System: Microsoft Pro

PC Brands: Dell, Dell Plus, Dell Premium

Available for purchase: 1 and 3-year subscriptions on Brands listed above and Dell Pro and Dell Pro Max devices
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FAQ

McAfee is a worldwide leader in online protection. Their products are focused on protecting your identity, online privacy, and your devices so you can confidently experience your digital life safer from scams, identity theft, viruses, malware, unwanted exposure, and other new and evolving online threats.

Yes, McAfee's plans include features that help protect you from identity theft by helping secure your personal information to prevent unauthorized access to your online accounts.

Yes, McAfee provides Secure VPN (virtual private network) service that encrypts your internet connection, ensuring your online activities remain private and secure, especially on public Wi-Fi networks. Set it to turn on automatically to keep your personal info safe and private anywhere you go so you can shop, bank, stream, and more confidently.

McAfee supports Windows, MacOS, Android, IOS, and ChromeOS devices.

Put a stop to text-based scams before you can click. McAfee’s smart AI helps protect you if it detects a suspicious link in your text messages—it can even block risky sites from emails, texts, and social media if you accidentally click.

McAfee's Next-gen Threat Protection leverages cutting-edge AI and cloud technology to deliver powerful defense against new and evolving online threats. The antivirus software safeguards your PC with real-time protection from malware, ransomware, spyware, viruses, and other online threats.

Yes, McAfee products come with automatic updates to protect with the latest security patches and enhancements, keeping your devices safe from emerging threats.

It is generally not recommended to use multiple security software simultaneously, as they may conflict with each other. However, you can check with McAfee's support for specific compatibility information.

Yes, McAfee typically allows subscribers to transfer their license to a new device, ensuring continuous protection without the need to purchase a new subscription.

McAfee is committed to protecting user privacy and ensures that its products comply with privacy laws and regulations. The company does not collect personal information without explicit user consent.
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