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Semi-protected edit request on 5 August 2020

I suggest adding the acquisition of Preventsys by McAfee in June 2006. https://www.pmib.com/transactions/software/mcafee-inc-acquires-preventsys 76.169.218.87 (talk) 20:52, 5 August 2020 (UTC)

 Done. ◢  Ganbaruby!  (Say hi!) 04:38, 6 August 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 April 2021

Update all the financial statements and employee figure in the infobox. Employees 6,900+ (2020), revenue $2.906 billion (2020), Operating income $153 million (2020), Net income $(289) million (2020), Total Assets $5.428 billion (2020) and Equity $-6.640 billion (2020). Add this Annual Report 2020 source. Thanks--103.102.116.213 (talk) 18:40, 24 April 2021 (UTC)

Updated the infobox. Did not find the number of employees in the SEC filing, so I didn’t change that one field. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ferkjl (talk • contribs) 10:34, 25 April 2021 (UTC)

Update the employee figure 6,900+ (2020) Source. Also put 2020 date beside Operating income, Net income, and Total assets. Thanks--103.102.116.213 (talk) 18:10, 25 April 2021 (UTC)

 Done ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 12:15, 28 April 2021 (UTC)

COI edit request on 26 May 2021

Hello, I am a paid editor requesting the following edits on behalf of McAfee.

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1) INFOBOX UPDATES:

- Change URL in InfoBox To secure format https://www.mcafee.com

- Headquarters: 6220 America Center Drive, San Jose, CA 95002, USA

- Key People: Replace CEO Chris Young with Peter Leav

- Number of employees: 7000 as of 2020

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2) First Sentence:

Change: McAfee, LLC (/ˈmækəfiː/;[3] formerly known as McAfee Associates, Inc. in 1987–2014 and Intel Security Group in 2014–2017) is an American global computer security software company headquartered in Santa Clara, California and claims to be the world's largest dedicated technology security company.

TO: McAfee, LLC (/ˈmækəfiː/;[3] formerly known as McAfee Associates, Inc. from 1987–2014 and Intel Security Group from 2014–2017) is an American global computer security software company headquartered in San Jose, California that claims to be the world's largest dedicated technology security company.

Changing: "in" to "from"

Changing: "Santa Clara, California and" to "San Jose, California that"

Thanks. Chrisfilip (talk) 23:56, 26 May 2021 (UTC)

COI edit request on 26 May 2021 (Part 2)

I am a paid editor, requesting edits on behalf of McAfee.

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3) Second paragraph:

CHANGE: On September 7, 2016, Intel announced a strategic deal with TPG Capital to convert Intel Security into a joint venture between both companies called McAfee.[6] That deal closed on April 3, 2017.[7]

To: In 2017, Intel had a strategic deal with TPG Capital and converted Intel Security into a joint venture between both companies called McAfee.[6][7]

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4) Change Header Early years To: 1987-1999

Insert Header 2000-2009 right before: "The company restructured in 2004,..."

Change header: Acquisition by Intel and spin-off To: 2010-Present

Remove header Open Source

Remove header Encryption technologies

Explanation: It is my intention to post major edits to these sections, so these headers make better sense. I will posted shortly. Thanks. Chrisfilip (talk) 00:07, 27 May 2021 (UTC)

Edits done. Lesliechin1 (talk) 10:15, 23 July 2021 (UTC)

COI edit request on 26 May 2021 (Part 3)

I am a paid editor, requesting edits on behalf of McAfee.

5) The first paragraph under history should read:

1987-1999

The company was founded in 1987 as McAfee Associates, named for its founder John McAfee, who resigned from the company in 1994.[11] McAfee was incorporated in the state of Delaware in 1992. In 1993, McAfee stepped down as head of the company, taking the position of chief technology officer before his eventual resignation. Bill Larson was appointed CEO in his place. Network Associates was formed in 1997 as a merger of McAfee Associates, Network General, PGP Corporation and Helix Software.

In 1996, McAfee had acquired Calgary, Alberta, Canada-based FSA Corporation, which helped the company diversify its security offerings away from just client-based antivirus software by bringing on board its own network and desktop encryption technologies.

The FSA team also oversaw the creation of a number of other technologies that were leading edge at the time, including firewall, file encryption, and public key infrastructure product lines. While those product lines had their own individual successes including PowerBroker (written by Dean Huxley and Dan Freedman and now sold by BeyondTrust), the growth of antivirus ware always outpaced the growth of the other security product lines. It is fair to say that McAfee remains best known for its anti-virus and anti-spam products.

Among other companies bought and sold by McAfee is Trusted Information Systems, which developed the Firewall Toolkit, the free software foundation for the commercial Gauntlet Firewall, which was later sold to Secure Computing Corporation. McAfee acquired Trusted Information Systems under the banner of Network Associates in 1998.

McAfee, as a result of brief ownership of TIS Labs/NAI Labs/Network Associates Laboratories/McAfee Research, was highly influential in the world of open-source software, as that organization produced portions of the Linux, FreeBSD, and Darwin operating systems, and developed portions of the BIND name server software and SNMP version 3.[citation needed]

Explanation: Some are additional new content, some are content from below. The last paragraph has been moved up.

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6) This section has been moved up above, so delete it from further down:

Among other companies bought and sold by McAfee is Trusted Information Systems, which developed the Firewall Toolkit, the free software foundation for the commercial Gauntlet Firewall, which was later sold to Secure Computing Corporation. McAfee acquired Trusted Information Systems under the banner of Network Associates in 1998.

McAfee, as a result of brief ownership of TIS Labs/NAI Labs/Network Associates Laboratories/McAfee Research, was highly influential in the world of open-source software, as that organization produced portions of the Linux, FreeBSD, and Darwin operating systems, and developed portions of the BIND name server software and SNMP version 3.[citation needed]

Explanation: Section moved higher up.

Thanks. Chrisfilip (talk) 00:51, 27 May 2021 (UTC)

• all these have been done. Lesliechin1 (talk) 17:42, 23 July 2021 (UTC)

COI edit request on 26 May 2021 (Part 4)

I am a paid editor, requesting edits on behalf of McAfee.

7) In Section 2000-2009 which is a new header I asked to add earlier add:

In 2000, McAfee/Network Associates was the leading authority in educating and protecting people against the Love Bug or ILOVEYOU virus, one of the most destructive computer viruses in history.

At the end of 2000, CEO Bill Larson, President Peter Watkins, and CFO Prabhat Goyal all resigned after the company sustained losses. Company president Gene Hodges served as interim CEO before George Samenuk was appointed CEO in 2001.

Explanation: New content. All above should be right before "The company restructured in 2004, ..."

Thanks. Chrisfilip (talk) 00:59, 27 May 2021 (UTC)

• edits complete. Lesliechin1 (talk) 17:46, 23 July 2021 (UTC)

COI edit request on 26 May 2021 (Part 5)

I am a paid editor, requesting edits on behalf of McAfee.

8) After Paragraph starting with "The company restructured in 2004, ..." enter:

In 2006, Dale Fuller became interim CEO when Samenuk resigned and President Kevin Weiss was fired after the company was accused of questionable stock options practices. David DeWalt took over as CEO on April 2, 2007.

In 2007, McAfee launched the Security Innovation Alliance (SIA), a program focused on cultivating partnerships with other tech companies and integrating third-party technology with McAfee’s security and compliance risk management technology.

On March 11th, 2008, McAfee announced a license agreement with the US Department of Defense. This agreement allowed the DoD to integrate McAfee’s VirusScan Enterprise and AntiSpyware Enterprise into the Defense Information Systems Agency’s cybersecurity solutions.

Explanation: New content. Thanks. Chrisfilip (talk) 01:04, 27 May 2021 (UTC)

 Done 15 (talk) 20:18, 7 August 2021 (UTC)

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 23 June 2021

McAfee didn't acquire PGP Corporation, it acquired PGP, Inc. mentioned in the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretty_Good_Privacy link. PGP Corporation was formed later to acquire the PGP assets from Network Associates. (I worked there) Jbobier (talk) 20:58, 23 June 2021 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Melmann 09:33, 30 June 2021 (UTC)

COI edit request (Part 6)

Request: In section "2010-Present," after the first line add:

In September 2016, Intel announced their strategic partnership with TPG to turn McAfee into an independent cybersecurity company as a joint venture. That deal closed on April 3, 2017.

CEO David DeWalt resigned in 2011, and McAfee appointed Michael DeCesare and Todd Gebhart as co-presidents. In 2011, McAfee also partnered with SAIC to develop anti-cyber espionage products for use by government and intelligence agencies, along with telecommunications companies.

Explanation: New content.

Thanks. Chrisfilip (talk) 22:38, 28 July 2021 (UTC)

 Done Lesliechin1 (talk) 19:45, 18 August 2021 (UTC)

COI edit request (Part 7)

Request: In section "2010-Present,"

Remove quotation "I am now everlastingly grateful to Intel for freeing me from this terrible association with the worst software on the planet. These are not my words, but the words of millions of irate users"

Explanation: Excessive content, related to the founder, not the company. I suggest adding it to John McAfee page.

Thanks. Chrisfilip (talk) 22:41, 28 July 2021 (UTC)

 Done Lesliechin1 (talk) 22:09, 18 August 2021 (UTC)

COI edit request (Part 8)

Request: In section "2010-Present,"

replace: "The company was spun back out of Intel on April 4, 2017." (but keep the reference)

with: "On September 7, 2016, Intel sold its majority stake to TPG and entered into an agreement with TPG to turn Intel Security into a jointly-owned, independent cybersecurity company with the McAfee name.

After the deal between the two companies closed, the company was spun back out of Intel on April 4, 2017."

Explanation: new and more detailed info.

Thanks.Chrisfilip (talk) 22:49, 28 July 2021 (UTC)

 Done Lesliechin1 (talk) 22:18, 18 August 2021 (UTC)

COI edit request (Part 9)

Request: In section "2010-Present,"

New addition: Right after "...Intel on April 4, 2017." add:

Chris Young assumed the CEO position as the company became an independent entity.

In 2018, the company unsuccessfully entered talks to sell majority control of McAfee to minority stakeholder Thoma Bravo. In 2018, McAfee also expanded its Security Innovation Alliance partnerships to include companies such as Atos, CyberX, Fidelis Cybersecurity, Aujas, and Silver Peak.

In July 2019, McAfee began meeting with bankers to discuss returning to the market as an IPO. As an IPO, the company was estimated to be valued at $8 billion or higher. However, no deal or decision to join the public market was confirmed.

Near the end of 2019, McAfee partnered with Google Cloud to integrate McAfee’s Mvision Cloud and endpoint security technology with Google’s cloud infrastructure. In 2020, former McAfee CEO Chris Young left his position and was replaced with Peter Leav, who is the company’s current CEO.

Explanation: new and more detailed info.

Thanks. Chrisfilip (talk) 22:55, 28 July 2021 (UTC)

 Done Lesliechin1 (talk) 19:43, 19 August 2021 (UTC)

COI edit request (Part 10)

Request: In "Products" section:

Replace all products with these:

Current products

• McAfee® Total Protection (source: https://www.safetydetectives.com/best-antivirus/mcafee/)
• McAfee® LiveSafe (source: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/mcafee-livesafe)
• McAfee® Safe Connect VPN (source: https://www.vpncrew.com/mcafee-safe-connect-review/)
• McAfee® Mobile Security for Android (source; https://venture-lab.org/2019/how-can-you-install-mcafee-mobile-security-on-android/)
• McAfee® Mobile Security for iOS (source: https://www.techradar.com/best/best-iphone-antivirus-app)
• McAfee® Virus Removal Service (source: https://www.techwalla.com/articles/does-mcafee-remove-adware)
• McAfee® Identity Theft Protection (source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/buying-guides/best-identity-theft-protection/)
• McAfee® Gamer Security (source: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/mcafee-gamer-security)
• McAfee® Safe Family (source: https://parentalcontrolnow.org/parental-control-software-reviews/mcafee-safe-family/)
• McAfee® DAT Reputation Technology (source: https://www.urtech.ca/2019/04/sovled-mcafee-removal-tool-uninstaller/)
• McAfee® Small Business Security (source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/business/norton-vs-mcafee-antivirus-for-small-business/)

Renamed products

• McAfee® VirusScan Enterprise (Changed from McAfee VirusScan) (source: https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/business-windows-client/windows-8/february-2015/mcafee-virusscan-enterprise-8.8-150766/)
• McAfee® Network Security Platform (Changed from IntruShield) (source: https://www.gartner.com/reviews/market/intrusion-prevention-systems/vendor/mcafee/product/mcafee-network-security-platform-ips)
• McAfee® Application and Change Control (Changed from McAfee Change Control) (source: https://www.juniper.net/documentation/en_US/jsa7.3.1/jsa-configuring-dsm/topics/task/operational/jsa-dsm-mcafee-application---change-control.html)
• McAfee® WebAdvisor instead of SiteAdvisor (source: https://www.safetydetectives.com/best-antivirus/mcafee/)

Former products

• McAfee E-Business Server
• McAfee Entercept (source: https://www.infoworld.com/article/2668523/entercept-intercepts-threats.html)

Explanation: new and more detailed product list.

Thanks. Chrisfilip (talk) 23:03, 28 July 2021 (UTC)

 Done Lesliechin1 (talk) 19:47, 19 August 2021 (UTC)

References

COI edit request (Part 11)

Request: Under Acquisitions/Sentrigo the last references is dead, please replace with:

Source 1: https://www.networkworld.com/article/2201285/intel-s-mcafee-unit-to-acquire-sentrigo.html

Source 2: https://www.crn.com.au/news/mcafee-buys-sentrigo-to-enhance-database-security-252249

Request: Under Acquisitions/NitroSecurity add a source at the end:

Source: https://www.eweek.com/security/mcafee-buys-siem-provider-nitro-security

Request: Under Acquisitions/Stonesoft add one or 2 sources at the end:

Source 1: https://www.forcepoint.com/blog/insights/acquisition-stonesoft-mcafee-next-generation-firewall-and-sidewinder-mcafee-firewall

Source 2: https://www.mcafee.com/enterprise/en-us/support/firewall-enterprise-next-generation-firewall.html

Thanks. Chrisfilip (talk) 09:52, 21 August 2021 (UTC)

 Done Lesliechin1 (talk) 19:09, 23 September 2021 (UTC)

COI edit request (Part 12)

Request: Under Controversies section insert these sub-headers:

Channel stuffing lawsuit: First sub-header before everything:

SEC investigation into share options: After first paragraph, before "In October 2006, McAfee fired its president Kevin Weiss"

DAT 5958 update: After 2nd paragraph, before "On April 21, 2010,..."

DAT 6807-6808 update: After 3rd paragraph, before "In August 2012,..."

Thanks. Chrisfilip (talk) 10:02, 21 August 2021 (UTC)

 Done Lesliechin1 (talk) 19:24, 23 September 2021 (UTC)

COI edit request (Part 13)

Request: Requesting dead or bad or outdated link replacements.

1- First source after "McAfee Corp. (/ˈmækəfiː/;" is dead, replace with https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eaph8LB-Yyo

2- Replace first source after "The company was purchased by Intel in February 2011,[4]" with https://www.analysysmason.com/research/content/comments/security-vendor-revenue-ren04/ (it's replacing self source, which should not be used)

3- Replace second source after "The company was purchased by Intel in February 2011,[5] with https://newsroom.intel.com/news-releases/intel-completes-acquisition-of-mcafee/#gs.v4skby (it's replacing self source, which should not be used)

4- 4th line, first source after "...between both companies called McAfee." replace with https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/08/business/dealbook/intel-sells-a-majority-stake-of-cybersecurity-unit-mcafee-to-tpg.html

5- 4th line, 2nd source is a press release, replace with https://newsroom.intel.com/news/brand-new-mcafee-commits-building-safer-future/#gs.dylcz0).

6- Last link in intro section, Replace http://www.v3.co.uk/ with https://siliconangle.com/2017/04/04/intel-completes-mcafee-spinoff-sighs-relief-companies/

7- Under Acquisitions/SiteAdvisor, replace Archive link to live link here https://www.networkworld.com/article/2303996/mcafee-sets-e-commerce-boost-for-siteadvisor.html

8- Under Acquisitions/Onigma Ltd first citation is dead. Replace with https://www.crn.com/news/security/193303029/mcafee-acquires-leak-prevention-developer.htm

Thanks. Chrisfilip (talk) 10:25, 21 August 2021 (UTC)

 Done Lesliechin1 (talk) 20:06, 23 September 2021 (UTC)

Requested move 11 October 2021

The following is a closed discussion of a requested move. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section on the talk page. Editors desiring to contest the closing decision should consider a move review after discussing it on the closer's talk page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

The result of the move request was: not moved. Favonian (talk) 18:40, 18 October 2021 (UTC)

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McAfee → McAfee (company) – McAfee is also a surname, I think the McAfee article should be about the surname, not a company with the same name. Aalaa324 (talk) 12:19, 11 October 2021 (UTC)

• Weak oppose I think the company is still WP:PRIMARYTOPIC by page views and significance.--Ortizesp (talk) 17:20, 11 October 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose: with much the same reasoning as Ortizesp. The pageview discrepancy is striking, with the surname page getting less than a percent. Firefangledfeathers (talk) 18:37, 11 October 2021 (UTC)
• Strong oppose making the surname primary per above but fine with a DAB. Crouch, Swale (talk) 07:47, 12 October 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose for the reasons stated above. --Coolcaesar (talk) 15:43, 12 October 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose per User:Firefangledfeathers. 162 etc. (talk) 15:33, 13 October 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose per above. LSGH (talk) (contributions) 03:43, 15 October 2021 (UTC)

The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

Spam

We are probably all familiar with emails telling us that "Your McAfee subscription 'is about to expire/has expired'" and I wonder if this should be on this page or as a notable example of email spam. Wastrel Way (talk) Eric Wastrel Way (talk) 16:03, 6 May 2023 (UTC)