Features
McAfee Home Network Security is a comprehensive security solution if you're looking for software that will protect you from malware, phishing, ransomware attacks, port scans, or firewall bridges.
Malware Detection
All of McAfee's security software packages come with malware detection that scans for known threats. Also, it uses cloud computing and machine learning to detect new issues ensuring that your mobile device or desktop at home is safe.
Phishing Detection
The software's detection of Trojan sites is among the best in its class. Subscribers receive a daily update notifying them that their devices are safe from potential hackers trying to steal data.
Ransom Guard
McAfee Home Network Security software comes with a ransomware detector called Ransom Guard that runs in the background. At the slightest hint of an attempt to create encrypted files, it creates backup files of the encryption and cranks up its monitoring.
Firewall Protection
McAfee's firewall protection comes with all of its plans. Smart Access mode AI flags port intrusion attacks without any intervention on your part. You can focus on doing what you need to do, and McAfee will handle your online security.
Crypto Jacker Blocker
Cryptojacking is a subtle form of ransomware. The latter is more abusive, and the former is more sophisticated as it steals system resources for crypto mining purposes. The Crypto-Jacking blocker piggybacks off of WebAdvisor, working in real-time to stop websites from stealing your system resources.
QuickClean
Quick clean eliminates necessary files, duplicates, caches, and other miscellaneous temp files on your system. There's not much to this feature. It does what it's intended to do.
Performance and Protection
We found that our McAfee Home Security suite is generally slower than its closest competitors. A test done by AV-Test Institute lab reported an 8.9% lag for quick scan versus other security suites and a staggering 19.8% for a full scan test.
While its competitors may have the upper hand on malware detection and prevention, its phishing and ransomware detection features reported back 100% successful blocks against penetration tests done by the guys over at AV-Test Institute.
Hands down, the biggest drawback has to be the suite’s performance speeds for scans. We still recommend the software for home users as it ranks up there with the best security software vendors in the marketplace.
On a more upbeat note, the phishing and ransomware protection that McAfee comes with is among the best. When tested, it scored a perfect 100 for both categories. Couple this with the fact that the software license comes with complete device protection.
It's clear to see that McAfee, by far, is the best choice for you if you're looking for security software protection across multiple platforms.
Privacy and Security
The guys over at McAfee have been working really hard to improve their product. It comes as no surprise that the software plans all come with an unlimited VPN service.
The parental control feature is also worth mentioning. On Windows, the program performs well. However, the Mac and iOS versions still need improvement. The password manager is also a nifty feature that comes with the home plan.
Overall, we’re happy about the privacy features.
