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Security report for mcafee.com

McAfee · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

McAfee is a globally recognized cybersecurity company specializing in AI-powered antivirus, identity theft protection, and privacy solutions aimed at consumers and families. The website reflects a mature enterprise with a comprehensive product portfolio and a strong market presence. The digital infrastructure leverages Adobe Experience Manager CMS and integrates advanced analytics and marketing tools, indicating a high level of digital maturity. Security posture is robust with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and no visible vulnerabilities, complemented by clear incident response channels and certifications such as ISO 27001. Overall, the site demonstrates strong compliance with privacy regulations including GDPR, supported by detailed policies and consent mechanisms. The absence of WHOIS data is typical for large brands using privacy protection and does not detract from the site's legitimacy. Strategic recommendations include enhancing accessibility and transparency around data retention to further strengthen trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
70/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  2. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1
    • High

      SSL Certificate Expires Soon

      SSL certificate expires in 9 days

      What to do: Renew SSL certificate before expiration

      • NIS2 21(2)(h)
      • IR 2024/2690 9.2(c): Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 9.2(c): Cryptography
      • NIST SC-17: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 SC-17: Public Key Infrastructure Certificates
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
37
Security headers
65
Email security
87
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
70
Average
74

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

Add-on

Leaked records that mention mcafee.com, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
697,620
Employees
422
Customers
696,463
Third parties
735
Weak passwords
7%

Latest record dated 2026-06-13 · 634 subdomains affected

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  • –id.mcafee.com2026-06-13
  • –auth.ui.mcafee.com2026-06-12
  • –logon.mcafee.com2026-06-11
  • –logon.mcafee.com2026-06-11
  • –id.mcafee.com2026-06-10

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

McAfee holds a leading position in the cybersecurity market, offering subscription-based security services primarily targeting consumers and families. Its competitive advantage lies in AI-driven protection technologies and a broad product suite. Revenue streams are driven by direct sales and affiliate programs, with partnerships including major payment processors like PayPal. The company operates at an enterprise scale with a global footprint, supported by subsidiaries focused on cloud security and threat intelligence. The website's professional design and comprehensive content reflect a well-established brand with a clear growth strategy and strong customer engagement.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and no detected exposure of sensitive data. The presence of a vulnerability disclosure program and incident response contacts indicates proactive security management. Compliance with international standards such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2 further underscores the company's commitment to security best practices. No critical vulnerabilities or compliance gaps were identified, though continuous monitoring of third-party scripts and enhancement of accessibility features are advisable to maintain and improve security and compliance levels.

Recommendations

  1. Enhance website accessibility to meet WCAG standards for broader compliance and user inclusivity.
  2. Conduct regular security audits of third-party scripts and marketing tools to mitigate supply chain risks.
  3. Implement more granular cookie consent options to improve user privacy control and regulatory compliance.
  4. Increase transparency on data retention policies within privacy documentation to build user trust.
  5. Expand visibility and ease of access to incident response and security contact information on the website.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
McAfee LLC
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
McAfee
Description
Provider of AI-powered antivirus and all-in-one identity theft and privacy solutions designed to protect personal information, prevent scams, and safeguard users online.
Key services
Antivirus protection, Identity theft protection, Privacy solutions, Scam protection
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, jQuery 3.6.4, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Tealium Tag Management, Google Fonts, Adobe DTM, Various CDN and tracking services
Frameworks
Adobe Experience Manager
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data detected
  • Secure forms with anti-automation measures

Analytics and tracking

Services
Tealium, Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Tealium, Adobe DTM
Marketing tools
Tealium Tag Management, Adobe DTM
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Comprehensive privacy, cookie, and terms policies present.
  3. Multiple subscription offers with detailed pricing and discounts.
  4. Strong use of third-party marketing and analytics tools.
  5. No exposed sensitive data or security vulnerabilities detected in content.
  6. WHOIS data unavailable, likely due to privacy protection.
  7. Website uses Adobe Experience Manager CMS.
  8. Mobile optimization and SEO are well implemented.
  9. Contact information and security incident channels are clearly provided.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Adobe Experience Manager, a robust enterprise CMS, and uses modern JavaScript libraries including jQuery 3.6.4. Integration with Tealium and Adobe DTM for tag management and analytics indicates advanced marketing technology adoption. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. Technical debt appears low, though accessibility features could be improved. Hosting provider details are not explicit, but security configurations including SSL and HTTP headers are well implemented. Opportunities exist to enhance performance and accessibility further to improve user experience and compliance.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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