What included in McAfee+ Ultimate

Maximum identity, privacy, and device protection for you and your family to confidently live life online, with comprehensive identity monitoring, credit monitoring for all three bureaus, credit freeze and lock, up to $1M identity theft coverage, $25K ransomware coverage plus full-service data removal to help to stop the sale of your personal info on data broker sites. Our family plan comes with parental controls to protect your children online and help them build good digital habits.

What's the difference between McAfee+ Ultimate and McAfee Total Protection?

Both plans offer all-in-one online protection in a single, simple solution that protects your family's personal data and privacy. However, McAfee+ Ultimate offers our maximum privacy and identity protection with comprehensive identity and credit monitoring for all three bureaus as well as credit lock.

What devices and OS are compatible with McAfee+ Ultimate?

McAfee+ Ultimate is compatible with laptops, desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. You can find operating system compatibility on our System Requirements page.

How do I use McAfee+ Ultimate?

When you open McAfee+ Ultimate for the first time after installing, you'll be greeted by a guided tour that will help you run scans and discover all your protection capabilities.

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The ultimate protection for your privacy

Introducing our most thorough privacy, identity and, device protection - McAfee+ Ultimate. Now includes Scam Detector.

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How does McAfee protect you from scams?

Lightning-fast alerts

Automatically spots scams and blocks risky links even if you click

All-in-one protection

Keeps you safer from scams in texts, emails, and videos

On-demand detection

Boost your confidence by running a quick check on risky messages

Coverage control

Choose the level of text scam detection that works best for you

McAfee+ Ultimate - our most comprehensive privacy, identity, and device protection plan

We’ll alert you to credit activity on all three major credit bureaus to stay on top of unauthorized activity.

Lock or freeze your credit file to help prevent accounts from being opened in your name.

Our licensed experts help restore your identity should the unexpected happen.

We'll help you to remove your personal info from over 40 data broker sites collecting and selling it.

We'll monitor the dark web for breaches involving your personal info and notify you if it's found.

$1M identity theft and stolen funds coverage along with additional $25K ransomware coverage.*

Select a perfect plan to fit your online life

McAfee+ Ultimate exclusive:

Up to $2M ID theft coverage
Full-service Online Account Cleanup
McAfee Assist - Protection Setup
401(k) & Investment account transaction monitoring
3-bureau credit monitoring
Daily credit score
Credit lock
Up to $25K ransomware coverage

Plans include:

NEW Scam Detector
Full-service Personal Data Cleanup
Bank & credit card transaction monitoring
Identity monitoring
Identity restoration experts
Lost wallet protection
Security freeze
Antivirus for unlimited devices*
Social Privacy Manager
Unlimited VPN
Individual Protection Score
Tracker remover
Parental controls with a family plan
- Password manager
- File shredder
- Web protection
- Advanced firewall
- Expert online support
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See how McAfee helps you live your best life online

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Text scams

Get protection from scam texts before you even open a message. Scam Detector goes to work and lets you know which texts aren’t safe and should not be opened.

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Email scams

See right in your inbox which emails might be risky before you open them. Scam Detector provides an explanation of why that email is suspicious so you can stay safer from future scams.

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Video scams

The rise in AI-generated content has made it difficult to determine what’s real from what’s fake. Browse freely knowing Scam Detector will alert you if you’re watching a deepfake.

Social Privacy Manager

Automatically adjust more than 100 privacy settings across your social media accounts so your info is only visible to the people you want.

Secure VPN

Keeps your personal info safe anywhere you use public Wi-Fi, so you can confidently shop, bank, stream and download. Set your VPN to turn on automatically so you can stay invisible from hackers and prying eyes.

Personal Data Cleanup

Alerts you when your personal info is found online and helps you remove it, so you can get your data back from sites that sell it.

Online Account Cleanup

Scans every month to find accounts you no longer use and helps you delete them, along with personal details such as credit card numbers and home addresses.

Identity Monitoring

Provides 24/7 monitoring and alerts you if your personal information is found on the dark web, where your identity and financial data can be used by hackers.

Everything you need for privacy, identity, and device protection

SOCIAL PRIVACY MANAGER

Protect your privacy on social media

We’ll help you adjust more than 100 privacy settings across your social media accounts in just a few clicks, so your personal info is only visible to the people you want to share it with.

IDENTITY PROTECTION

Credit score and report updated daily

Stay on top of changes to your credit reports and scores, all accessible from a single location. We’ll alert you to credit activity which could be a sign of identity theft or fraud. McAfee+ Ultimate includes monitoring, credit scores, and reports from the three main bureaus, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.

PEACE OF MIND

$2M ID theft and $25K ransomware coverage

You’re covered with $2M identity theft coverage and hands-on help in case you ever need it. If you become a victim of ransomware, you’re covered for losses up to $25K, as part of your $2M coverage.

Rest easy knowing that any payouts for unrecoverable funds resulting from identity theft are backed by $2 million dollars per adult for 2 adults with Family plans.

IDENTITY PROTECTION

Credit lock and security freeze

Lock or freeze your credit file to prevent unauthorized access and help stop new accounts from being opened in your name. You can also freeze your bank and utility accounts.

IDENTITY PROTECTION

Identity theft restoration

Identity restoration experts are available to help repair your identity and credit if you ever need it, including assistance to help prevent or assist with identity fraud of a deceased family member.

IDENTITY PROTECTION

Identity monitoring

Our always-on identity monitoring alerts you up to 10 months earlier than similar services if your information is found on the dark web.

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR PRIVACY

Personal Data Cleanup

We'll regularly scan certain data broker sites for info like your home address, date of birth, and names of relatives. We’ll let you know which sites are selling your data and automatically request removal on an ongoing basis, so you can feel more confident that your privacy is protected from identity thieves, hackers, and spammers.

ONLINE ACCOUNT CLEANUP

Remove your personal info from unused accounts with a single click

You’ve likely created hundreds of online accounts over the years, and the more accounts you’ve created, the more likely it is that one of them gets breached.

Don’t worry—our full-service Online Account Cleanup shows you which companies have access to your data, which accounts are risky to keep, and sends data deletion requests with a single click to help you take back control of your privacy and cut down on annoying spam emails!

AWARD-WINNING

Security for all your personal devices

Rest easy knowing your devices and personal info are protected from the latest threats with award-winning antivirus protection for all your compatible Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices. Now protecting Chromebooks!

PRIVACY AND SECURITY PROTECTION

Secure VPN

VPN that automatically connects on public Wi-Fi for a secure online connection to ensure your personal info and online activity remains private, safe, and anonymous.

Frequently asked questions

These answers might help.

What is identity theft?

Identity theft refers to the unauthorized use of an individual's personally identifiable information (PII), such as name, Social Security Number, bank information, and other sensitive information that can compromise a person’s privacy, security, and financial assets.

How do I protect myself from identity theft?

There are simple, proactive steps you can take right now to protect your personal information from identity theft—both online and off.

Use strong, unique passwords
Ensure your devices have the latest security software
Monitor your accounts to keep an eye on your bank transactions, credit, and more
Minimize the amount of personal information you share online

For easy-to-use, worry-free protection, our McAfee plans automatically monitor your personal information and provide step-by-step guidance for creating a safer online experience.

What should I do if I’m the victim of identity theft?

Begin by analyzing the situation and reviewing the compromised information. Then, notify the relevant authorities, such as your bank, coverage agency, a local police station, or a national cyber crime complaint center. While the relevant authorities are helping you with the case, check and secure your financial accounts, devices, and proof of identity.

Select McAfee plans include identity theft coverage to cover up to $2 million of qualifying losses, and hands-on restoration support to help you reclaim your identity. Identity theft coverage not available to McAfee Security for T-Mobile subscribers in the State of NY or Puerto Rico due to regulatory compliance.

What is the most common form of identity theft?

The most common form of identity theft is financial identity theft, which refers to any type of theft when someone uses another individual’s information for financial gain. Some examples are New Account Fraud, Account Takeover Fraud, Business Identity Theft, and Tax-Related Identity Theft.

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How do I prove I was the victim of identity theft?

You must report identity theft to the FTC at https://www.identitytheft.gov/#/assistant or 1-877-438-4338. Prepare your personal identity documents such as ID cards or SSN to verify your name, utility bill/mortgage statement for address verification, along with bank or credit card statements to show where fraudulent transactions took place. The identify theft report proves to businesses that your identity has been stolen.

How do I access my identity protection?

You can access and manage your identity protection on protection.mcafee.com.

How did McAfee choose which data broker sites to monitor?

We selected the sites that we think pose the most privacy threats by looking at a number of criteria, including how prominent they are online, how much data they have in their database, the types of information they collect, and if a site is a data source for other people search sites. While no one can ever be completely immune from privacy and identity risks, knowing where your personal data is being collected and sold is a step in the right direction to reclaiming your privacy online.

How often does McAfee scan for my data on these sites?

We’ll automatically scan for your data every three months if you are enrolled in a plan that supports full-service removal.

How long does it take for McAfee to remove my data?

The time it takes to remove your personal data will vary based on the site. Most will remove your personal data within two weeks, while some can take up to 45 days. For plans that include full-service removal, requests to remove your personal data will be sent automatically, including follow-ups to make sure that your data gets taken down. When it’s all done, we’ll let you know via email and here in your McAfee Protection Center.

Can I request the sites to remove my data by myself?

Yes, you certainly can. However, the process of manually reaching out to each individual person's search site is time consuming – you might just find yourself with a new weekend job. You may even have to provide them with more of your info before they will remove profiles about you. McAfee’s Personal Data Cleanup can do this for you.

What does a security freeze do?

A security freeze stops companies from looking at your credit profile, which halts the application process for loans, credit cards, utilities, new bank accounts and more until the freeze is lifted.

When should I freeze my credit?

A credit freeze protects unauthorized access to your credit report. By freezing your credit proactively, fraudsters can’t open new accounts in your name, even if they have your personal info. A credit freeze has no impact on your credit score. Just remember to unlock or unfreeze your credit information prior to any credit applications.

Credit and bank freezes should be lifted when:

Applying for a loan
Applying for a credit card
Purchasing an item with financing, like a large appliance, car, or house
Refinancing your mortgage

Utility freezes should be lifted when:

Changing your phone, TV or internet service provider
Moving to a different address

Just use the same provided links, sign into your account and follow the instructions to remove a freeze.

Should I freeze my credit with all 3 major credit bureaus?

Yes. Creditors may use different bureaus to access your info. Freezing one leaves the other two open to inquiries.

Will a security freeze prevent identity theft?

Not all identity theft can be prevented. Freezes can greatly mitigate financial damage by preventing unauthorized accounts from being opened in your name.

Will a security freeze affect my credit score?

No. A security freeze simply stops creditors from looking at your credit files. Your score will not be affected.

Why is closing my online accounts important?

When you create an online account, your personal data is added to a company's database and can remain there even after you delete the account. An internet user can have hundreds of online accounts, many of which they might not know are still active.

The more companies that have your personal info, the higher the chance one of them will get breached, putting you at risk of identity theft. We'll help you delete these accounts for good so you can take back control of your privacy and even cut down on annoying spam emails.

How can McAfee help me clean up my online accounts?

We’ll show you which companies or websites have access to your personal information and provide steps on how to reach out to them to have it deleted. If you prefer to save time and have McAfee send the requests with a single click, the request will be transmitted directly from your email inbox. We help you send these requests, but we do not act as an agent on your behalf.

How will you see who has my personal data?

With your approval, we’ll scan the subject lines in your inbox to see which companies are emailing you and how much of your info they might have. We will only look at the email sender, subject line, timestamp, and the first few words of the email—we will not scan the full body of the email or any attachments.

We’ll then help you decide which accounts you want to keep and which you might want to delete to lower the risk of a data breach.

What’s the difference between “Scans” and “Full-service”?

Online Account Cleanup: Scans helps you find any accounts tied to your email and gives you clear instructions to reclaim your data. Online Account Cleanup: Scans is included in all McAfee+ plans.

Online Account Cleanup: Full-service not only finds your accounts, but lets the experts send the data deletion requests for you with a single click, saving you up to 10 hours or more* of manual work. Online Account Cleanup: Full-service is only included with McAfee+ Ultimate plans.

Additional FAQs for Social Privacy Manager

How does Social Privacy Manager work?
Social Privacy Manager is a web extension that lets you manage your privacy settings across social media all from one place.

We do this by scanning your privacy settings on the different social media platforms you've connected and recommending changes that can help improve your privacy. You can choose which recommendations to apply and update your settings on each platform right from the extension.

Does McAfee scan all my settings on each social media platform?
We only scan key privacy settings on each platform you select. We organize these settings into four main categories: content visibility, ad preferences, social interactions, and platform experience.

You can review these settings by category on the Summary page.

What are my privacy recommendations based on?
Your privacy recommendations are based on the user type you select. This ensures our recommendations are tailored around how you use social media. For example, if someone prefers to post publicly on social media, we won't recommend an update that would make their posts private.

You can change your user type at any time from your Social Privacy Manager settings. When you do, we'll scan your settings on each platform again and update your recommendations based on your new user type.

Can McAfee see my private social media posts and messages?
We don't see any of your private social media posts, messages, or any other private data connected to your accounts, browser history, or device. We also will never post on your behalf or make changes to your profile.

Social Privacy Manager only looks at your privacy settings and can only update your settings when you approve.