But this immediately redirected to the front page of McAfee's Threat Center, with no more information at all. A browser window opened at the McAfee site with search parameters, presumably intended to display a page with more details. These were underlined in blue, so we clicked them for more information. We browsed the report anyway, and it gave us mostly cryptic names like 'GenericRXFO-NB!EGGCD29A7C0' for the 'threats'. Our first custom scan reported '8 issues fixed' and 'We got rid of viruses to help keep you safe.' That was misleading as there were no viruses in the list, just generic detections and 'potentially unwanted programs.' Scan reports, as with the interface, are aimed at security newbies rather than experts who might be interested in the details. The interface does keep Total Protection's complexities away from its target consumer audience, though, and if you're looking for simplicity above all else, it could be worth a look. Instead of looking at a regular firewall status screen with all the usual technical terms, you're forced to explore each area to find out what it does. If you know what you're doing, this can be frustrating. For example, the Identity panel has options to set up the password manager, securely delete confidential files or safely store important documents in encrypted vaults.Įven if you open the firewall, for instance, Total Protection divides its functions into small, easily digestible chunks: 'Firewall History', 'Internet Connections for Programs', 'My Network Connections', and so on. A large status area reported that 'Everything looks great', while three panels point you at McAfee's various protection types (PC/ antivirus, Web and Identity/ privacy), and a 'Scan my PC for threats' button takes you straight to the antivirus scanning page.Ĭlicking any panel shows you more options for its related tools. Total Protection's opening interface is designed for regular consumers rather than technical types. Alternatively, a two-year license costs $60 initially, then $240 a year on renewal. McAfee Total Protection Family extends the feature set with parental controls, covering up to 10 devices for $60 to cover the first two years, then $120 on renewal. It covers any mix of up to five PCs, Mac, Android or iOS devices, but only costs a little more at $50 for a two-year subscription, $100 a year on renewal. McAfee Total Protection Multi-Device / Individuals throws identity theft protection into the mix (again, if auto-renewal is turned on), with dark web monitoring to look out for your personal details.
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