McAfee for Mac

Mac protection

Why your Mac needs McAfee

Macs are increasingly targeted by malware, adware, and phishing. McAfee provides the defense layer macOS needs.

Mac-Specific Protection

Detects macOS-targeted malware, adware, and potentially unwanted programs that Apple's built-in protections can miss.

Privacy Guard

Monitors apps that access your camera, microphone, and location — alerting you to unauthorized privacy violations.

Secure VPN

Protects your internet connection on your Mac whether you're at home or on public Wi-Fi at a coffee shop or airport.

Wi-Fi Security

Scans Wi-Fi networks for vulnerabilities and warns you before you connect to insecure or malicious hotspots.

Real-Time File Scanning

Scans downloads, attachments, and transferred files for malware as soon as they land on your Mac.

Lightweight Performance

Designed for macOS efficiency — McAfee uses Apple's security APIs and runs natively on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.

Mac threats

Macs are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals

The myth that Macs don't get viruses is dangerously outdated. Mac-targeted malware increased by over 400% in recent years as the Mac user base grew. Adware, ransomware, and spyware targeting macOS are now common.

McAfee for Mac is designed to catch the threats that Apple's built-in Gatekeeper and XProtect miss — including browser-based adware, macro malware in Office documents, and cross-platform threats that target cloud storage.

Catches macOS-specific adware Apple misses
Scans Office documents for macro threats
Protects Time Machine and cloud backup sync
Apple Silicon and Intel Mac compatible

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McAfee for Mac — FAQ

Yes. While macOS has built-in security features, they are not comprehensive enough for today's threat landscape. Mac malware is increasing rapidly, and Apple's XProtect only catches known threats — McAfee catches new and evolving ones.

Yes. McAfee for Mac runs natively on Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3 chips) as well as Intel-based Macs. Performance is optimized for each architecture.

No. McAfee works alongside macOS Gatekeeper, XProtect, and Firewall as an additional protection layer. All native macOS security features remain active.

Yes. McAfee's Secure VPN encrypts all internet traffic from your Mac — protecting online banking, shopping, and messaging even on insecure public networks at airports and coffee shops.

McAfee for Mac supports macOS 12 Monterey, macOS 13 Ventura, and macOS 14 Sonoma. It is compatible with all MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac Mini models released in recent years.