McAfee Privacy & Security

Name: McAfee Privacy & Security
Rating: 4.69256 (175043 reviews)

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User Reviews for McAfee Privacy & Security

McAfee App Sent Phishing Message

I received the following alert from the McAfee App, that my Wi-Fi was under threat & I should disconnect - “1 threat found. Scan complete. [(MY WI-FI NAME)] - Your personal info is at risk, Disconnect Now!” I was uncomfortable about this message using my Wi-Fi name in a pop up, so I called McAfee & they were unaware of why this message was sent. That Representative told me that it was a Phishing attempt & to disregard the ‘email’! She sent me to Technical Support, when I explained that this alert came from the App. Tech Support was also unaware of this message, but after speaking to someone, ran me through disconnecting & reconnecting my iPhone from the Wi-Fi. As I have not had Wi-Fi trouble, there was no reconnect issue. But then, the tech told me that my PASSWORD was weak (it is very strong) & that I should change it. This felt fishy to me. I tried to tell the McAfee Tech that they should check to make sure THEIR APP hadn’t been hacked. I did not feel that they understood. I then called AppleCare to report this. AppleCare does not have an avenue to contact developers about such issues. I am hoping that McAfee will read this review and check their system. I am trying to be helpful here, and I see that someone actually responded to a previous concern.

Beekeeper911, Aug 10, 2018

Ap rating

If I could give a negative 5 or 10 stars I truly would. Don't believe anything that Mcafee tells you. Especially, If it tells you that you have x number of viruses on your phone, don't believe It, It is a scam to get you to buy a highly over priced security program that is nothing more then a way to get you to give up all your information and GOD only knows what else. I thought that Mcafee was a respected company but no longer, I was told that I had 5 viruses on this phone when in reality there was nothing wrong with it except needing to have a system up date installed. The only reason that I have it on my phone now is so I can place this warning to others not to waist your time and money on it, Generally your phone came with a security program, Use it as it is the closest thing that will work well with your phone according to those who designed and built your phone. Do what you think is best for yourself and your own security, but use the phone’s or another security program that you trust before you go running off into the dark and buy into the fraudulent advertising that came in on your email or messages. Check it out first with a company you trust first. Mcafee will be removed from this phone and its site blocked soon after this review is posted

bubbatruth, Oct 21, 2022

So Far So Good

I don’t usually write reviews, but I felt compelled to give my approval for McAfee after having issues with malware and viruses on my company laptop. Working remotely opened my laptop to threats I hadn’t paid much attention to before. I’m not certain how it happened, but going to my company’s website somehow triggered an attack and prompted me to download a fishy looking mock-up of the “new browser” (misspellings was the first red flag). I didn’t proceed, but trying to back out of the browser even was problematic. Thanks to my renewal of the McAfee Anti-virus and Protection Software, all I had to do was initiate a scan and it quarantined and removed the threat within 15 minutes. Unfortunately, the company website is still doing the same problematic prompting and will automatically trigger the process all over again and I have to run the scan again, but I believe that has something to do with the web domain more than with my McAfee protected system.

Cap_Mag, Oct 29, 2019

Performance

This is an extremely important app tool as most people use their smartphone as they previously used a computer or laptop. The value of our personal information becomes even MORE important changing solely to a smartphone for either your main online needs or your SOLE online needs. Do get online on ANY device without McAfee Security. I was a Norton user and even though I am very tech savvy, I had data compromised. I will NEVER use Norton again. I have had McAfee for some years now and haven’t been compromised with my personal information once. Actually McAfee is very aggressive to help me navigate websites and warn me to websites that I never knew exposed my personal information no matter what settings I used on my Apple phone and their security settings, and my HP computer and Microsoft security settings. I can’t myself believe the large difference and the confidence I gained after I started using McFee products.

caryleb60, Nov 15, 2020

Great product!!

I decided to try out the premium feature of this app because I have had online security issues in the past couple of years. McAfee+ Advanced really does an awesome job at helping you track down leak datas and removing your information from the dark web. The password change recommendation feature links you directly to the website/account you need to change the passwords or add additional security features. It’s really easy to use this app! I especially like how McAfee+ Advanced tracks your progress with a score. It’s motivating to take care of each task, so that you’re safe from hackers, phishing, and identity theft. The VPN feature works well at auto connecting if you are traveling and connecting to remote networks. it doesn’t seem to use more of my battery and it’s pretty easy to toggle on and off through your Apple settings. Overall an excellent choice for keeping you safe in the digital age!

EODitty, May 22, 2023

Pretty good, but I don’t know.

Some dude tried to trick me into clicking a viruses link, but he himself literally spoiled his own trick. He told me “it might say it’s a virus, but don’t worry.” It kinda made me laugh a bit. I didn’t click on the link (because I already knew it was a virus in the beginning) , but i was still curious if I had a virus on me. I quickly downloaded this app, and it says I’m safe, but I have a feeling it’s not. I used to download virus protection apps and every result would come out differently. It would scan, safe, then I scan again, boom there’s a problem out of nowhere and I have to pay the monthly fee in order to see what is the problem. I figured it was just a scam or fake protection, so I deleted it and never really trusted a virus protection app since. This app seem legit, but my only concern is if it genuinely helps you scan for viruses for free and tries to not pull some tricks so that you pay first. I know the developer is gonna say “this is safe,” but I don’t know. Hopefully I can trust this company with my stuff.

g0nzu, Dec 10, 2020

so i have mcafee

alot of good features on mcafee but they have not stopped the forces of country meadow lane tomball texas these people in this neighborhood are very bad people who steal identities and mine is one when i went to the app store to rate this app it said i did not have this app but indeed i do this app let me know my data was breeched tried to call customer care spoke with them they tried to tell me the breeches were just a password breech when it was telling me that it was name breeches and where they were and they didn't have anything to do with password yes they are accurate in the breeches because i new someone has a credit card at Nordstrom i had found that on credit report now since yesterday identity thief hacker are signed up thru me on mcafee all 5 have the same wifi ip address as me cant keep them off my phone want help or something better than calling supportupdate the hackers you were to help save me from are using the account under my name i canceled the account but they are still using as me tried to contact app developers like email said followed the link and got app support but nothing that i have not tried already

hacked out in tomball, May 23, 2023

Do NOT Buy Yearly Subscription!

I shopped many similar programs and wanted a familiar brand name. Purchased this with a Yearly Subscription and it must be set up as an Automatic Renewal. Installed on one of our five iOS devices. When I started to set it up on my wife’s phone, the app considered it as a SEPARATE (New) account and if I had continued the setup, it would have charged me AGAIN for a full years subscription. I contacted India and had two difficult conversations with the so-called “Customer Service” Department. I requested a refund due to the app not being able to install on multiple “Family Sharing” iOS devices. I was “educated” regarding McAfee’s Refund Policy inasmuch as one of the loopholes in the policy is a statement that a “refund “depends on “where” the product was purchased”. So, unless you purchase this product (app) directly from McAfee, you will NOT be able to obtain a refund from them. And, pardon my ignorance, but I don’t know how or if Apple gives a refund for apps sold to a third party. Because, as you’re probably aware, the Seller and not Apple, gets paid-Apple only charges a fee for the ability to use Apple’s store. I will use this app on my device until such time next year when the small window opens for me to cancel it. I will install Norton’s app on the rest of my devices!

Hastings Warrior, Feb 02, 2021

Great app! Issues with Apple CarPlay/VPN. Help?

Great app, but I am experiencing issues. I have an iPhone 11 and have the latest version of iOS installed. I am having issues with the McAfee VPN/Web Guard and my Apple CarPlay radio. While everything works fine with the radio (connected via USB), I cannot use Siri if the VPN/Web Guard feature is on. It is extremely inconvenient to have to turn on and turn off the VPN. Especially when I enter a public place where I have previously connected to WiFi and my phone auto-connects to the WiFi connection. An example of my main issue would be something like this: I am driving in my vehicle and I decide to use Siri with the voice control button in my 2020 Kia. I say, “Please call Dad.” Siri will show on my CarPlay radio that it is trying to process my request and then states that, “Siri requires an internet connection.” I am using my Sprint 4G data the entire time while I am driving and the VPN is on. If I turn it off, no problems. I enjoy this app and I am paying $9.99 monthly for it. I would hate to search for other alternatives. Could you please tell me if you know anyways I can resolve this issue? And if not, could McAfee possibly look into fixing this? I’ve searched online and I have seen that many others are experiencing the same problem. Thank you!

jbabyvalentino, Mar 01, 2020

Scam

This company is the worse! Not only was I charged without my consent. When I did call customer service, they told me that I would have to pay $189 to cancel a subscription. I told them that I don’t have a subscription. They told me that I was active on a desktop as we speak. I told them so your active with the dumpster? My computer broke over 8 years ago? So how am I active? Also active on an iPhone 8. I never had a iPhone 8! When I told them that I want to cancel and want a refund. They told me that I have to access the same same desktop to cancel the subscription. I told them multiple times that I don’t have a computer or desktop or never had an iPhone 8. Customer service told me that than they have to charge me &189 to cancel a subscription I never signed for. when I told them I’m not paying for something I don’t have. They hung up on me. When I called again the same guy answered the phone once he heard my voice he hung up on me. This was 2 months ago. And they still took out $199 out of my account. than I get another email that they are going to charge me $499 for a renewal. When I called again. And told them that I been cancel. they told me the same thing! That the only way I can cancel an account and contact I never signed that I had to go on my desktop that I been threw away 8 years ago to cancel. I had to go to my bank and block any transactions from them! Even after I asked to speak to a supervisor, the guy (customer service) kept hanging up on me!

jessiikah8812, Oct 28, 2023

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