Select the type of device below to view specific features and instructions for McAfee on that platform.
The widget allows you to do several activities without having to open the McAfee Security by Brightspeed app. You can scan your device, see the app’s notifications, and protect more devices. Notifications will only appear if you have any.
Each color signifies the status of your device.
Green – No issues have been found
Yellow – A minor issue such as being connected to an open WiFi network has been found
Red – A threat has been found on your device
Drawing over apps allows you to lock your private apps for extra security.
Safe WiFi warns you when you connect to unsafe or unprotected wireless networks so you know when your privacy is at risk. Safe WiFi tells you when your WiFi is hacked and when your WiFi has no password or encryption.
Safe Web works with your mobile browser to find and block malicious websites before they can cause problems. Safe Web functions on the following browsers: Google Chrome, Samsung Internet, Opera Mini, and Firefox.
Scan Info scans for viruses and other threats to keep your device and data safe. It regularly scans your devices and warns you when it finds a threat so you can remove it quickly.
Safe WiFi warns you before you go to dangerous websites or about links that steal your personal and financial information.
If your iPhone is in Low Power Mode and/or if the Background App Refresh is turned off for Brightspeed Security by McAfee, Safe Web will not function properly. Safe Web works on the following browsers: Safari, Google Chrome, and Firefox.
WebAdvisor® helps you stay safe online. When you have it turned on, you can see the safety ratings of websites.
Real-Time Scanning instantly checks for viruses and spyware any time you or your Mac uses a file. You can tell McAfee what you would like to do if a virus or spyware is found as well as exclude any specific files.
Firewall monitors network traffic to protect you from hackers who steal your personal information.
Automatic updates allow McAfee to check for and install all updates. You can schedule when you would like McAfee to check for updates.
Scheduled scans allow McAfee to keep your device safe from infected items by scanning your device. You can schedule the scans to your liking, tell McAfee what you would like to do if a virus or spyware is found, and exclude specific files.
Note that Scheduled Scans cannot be turned off.
Real-Time Scanning instantly checks for viruses and spyware any time you use a file. You can tell McAfee what you would like to do if a virus or spyware is found as well as exclude any specific files.
Firewall monitors network traffic to protect you from hackers who steal your personal information.
Automatic updates allow McAfee to check for and install all updates. You can schedule when you would like McAfee to check for updates.
Scheduled scans allow McAfee to keep your device safe from infected items by scanning your device. You can schedule the scans to your liking, tell McAfee what you would like to do if a virus or spyware is found, and exclude specific files.
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