{"id":230126,"date":"2026-05-28T05:00:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T12:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=230126"},"modified":"2026-05-27T19:08:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T02:08:54","slug":"do-windows-pcs-and-macs-need-antivirus-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/security-news\/do-windows-pcs-and-macs-need-antivirus-software\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Windows PCs and Macs Need Antivirus Software? How McAfee Goes Beyond Built-In Security"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your Windows PC or Mac already includes built-in security features, and\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0a good thing. These tools provide an important first layer of protection against malware and other common threats\u00a0users\u00a0encounter\u00a0every day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But\u00a0today, staying safe online is about much more than blocking viruses.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scam\u00a0texts arrive daily. Phishing emails imitate trusted brands. Fake websites are designed to steal passwords and payment information. Personal details can appear on\u00a0data broker sites.\u00a0AI Deepfakes\u00a0are\u00a0more convincing than ever.\u00a0And most households use multiple devices, from laptops and phones to tablets and Chromebooks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That\u2019s\u00a0why\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/identity-theft\/protection.html?path=blogs\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">McAfee+ Advanced<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0combines device security with\u00a0scam\u00a0protection, identity monitoring,\u00a0personal info removal,\u00a0web protection,\u00a0and\u00a0secure VPN to help protect the many parts of your digital life.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s\u00a0break down what built-in security does, and what McAfee does differently:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What Built-In Security Does Well<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Both Windows 11 and macOS include a range of built-in security features designed to help protect your device. Depending on your operating system and the apps you use, these may include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Malware detection and removal\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Firewalls\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Browser warnings about suspicious websites\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Password management tools\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Privacy and app permission controls\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Together, these features provide an important first layer of protection and help many users stay safer online.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why Many People Want More Than Basic Device Protection<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Built-in security tools are primarily focused on protecting the device itself.\u00a0However, today&#8217;s online threats often target something even more valuable: your identity, your money, and your personal information.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recent McAfee research found that\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Americans receive an average of\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Scamiverse.pdf\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">14 scam messages every day<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and more than three in four have\u00a0encountered\u00a0an online\u00a0scam.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Threats now commonly include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scam\u00a0texts pretending to be banks, toll agencies, and delivery companies\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fake\u00a0job offers\u00a0via text, email, or social media<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Phishing emails\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">QR code\u00a0scams\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI-generated voice and\u00a0video\u00a0impersonations\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Identity theft\u00a0via smishing and\u00a0quishing, including hijacking entire social profiles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exposure of personal information on data broker sites\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These risks can follow you across all your devices, not just the computer sitting on your desk.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW117524443 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117524443 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Built-In Security vs.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117524443 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">McAfe<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117524443 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">e Protection<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW117524443 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212091122 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212091122 BCX0\">Here are the key differences between built-in security alone, vs\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212091122 BCX0\">additional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212091122 BCX0\">\u00a0protection like McAfee.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW212091122 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1696\" aria-rowcount=\"7\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Built-In Security\u00a0Has<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">McAfee+ Advanced\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adds<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Detecting viruses and malware<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scam\u00a0protection for suspicious texts, emails, links, QR codes, and deepfakes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Basic privacy controls<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Secure VPN to protect your connection on public Wi-Fi<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Saving passwords<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Password manager with unique password generation and storage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"5\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Warning about some risky websites<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Web Protection\u00a0to help block dangerous sites before they load<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"6\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Security on one device<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Antivirus coverage across your PCs, Macs, phones, and tablets<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"7\">\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Doesn\u2019t\u00a0have this support<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Identity monitoring, so you know when your SSN and other info is exposed.\u00a0Plus\u00a0personal info removal, so your old data\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0left spread out across the web.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why McAfee Stands Out: Speed and Comprehensive Protection<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unlike the old stereotype that stronger protection means a slower computer, independent testing shows McAfee is also the lightest on performance.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the latest\u00a0AV-Comparatives PC Performance Test,\u00a0McAfee Total Protection posted the lowest system impact score of all 20 products tested: just 3.3, compared with the industry average of 12.8.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It also earned the highest possible rating, ADVANCED+.\u00a0That means McAfee is not just adding more layers of protection. It is doing so while staying out of your way.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For consumers looking for security that goes beyond basic antivirus to help protect against\u00a0scams, identity theft, privacy risks, and threats across all their devices, that combination is hard to ignore.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Protection Across All Your Devices<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most people no longer rely on a single computer. A typical household may use:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Windows PCs\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Macs\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">iPhones\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Android phones\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tablets\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chromebooks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpa-warning wpa-image-missing-alt aligncenter size-large wp-image-230127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-7.50.05\u202fAM-1-1024x544.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"544\" data-warning=\"Missing alt text\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-7.50.05\u202fAM-1-1024x544.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-7.50.05\u202fAM-1-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-7.50.05\u202fAM-1-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-7.50.05\u202fAM-1-1536x815.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-7.50.05\u202fAM-1-205x109.png 205w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-18-at-7.50.05\u202fAM-1.png 1812w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW182636701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182636701 BCX0\">Managing security separately on every device can be difficult.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW182636701 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/identity-theft\/protection.html?path=blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW182636701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182636701 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">McAfee+ Advanced<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW182636701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182636701 BCX0\">\u00a0is designed to provide coverage across your devices\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW182636701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182636701 BCX0\">under one subscription, helping simplify online protection for individuals and families.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW182636701 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How McAfee+ Advanced Goes Beyond Built-In Security<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/identity-theft\/protection.html?path=blogs\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">McAfee+ Advanced<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, multiple layers work together before any damage is done:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/scam-detector\/?path=blogs\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Scam Detector<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0flags suspicious texts, emails, links, QR codes, and even deepfake videos before you engage<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/vpn\/?path=blogs\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Secure VPN<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0keeps your data private, especially on public Wi-Fi\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/web-protection\/?path=blogs\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Web Protection<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0helps block risky sites, even if you do accidentally\u00a0click\u00a0\u00a0helps\u00a0block risky sites, even if you do accidentally click\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/password-manager\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Password Manager<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> doesn&#8217;t just help you make unique, strong passwords, it keeps them stored and organized for you<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/antivirus.html\/?path=blogs\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Device Security<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0helps detect malicious apps or downloads\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/identity-monitoring\/?path=blogs\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Identity Monitoring<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0alerts you if your personal info shows up where it should not, so you can act fast\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/personal-data-cleanup\/?path=blogs\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Personal Data Cleanup<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0helps remove your information from sites selling it.<\/span><span 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