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What is the difference between McAfee and Webroot?

Asked by K. Gibson, Last updated: Apr 10, 2024

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Jori

Jori

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Jori , Writer, M.A, Zürich

Answered Nov 03, 2020

McAfee has been widely recognized around the world, being a good solution to cybersecurity and serving as an antivirus. It has its headquarter located in Santa Clara, California. It provides many software utilities and antivirus products, which people look out for in the market. It helps to fight several security threats such as bots, viruses, and worms. The company was founded by John McAfee in the year 1987. As of now, McAfee has been joined to be a part of the Intel Security Division. In contrast, Webroot is also a security software company located in Broomfield, Colorado. Spy Sweeper, a well-known antimalware program, was produced by webroot. This same company handled the production of an online spyware research system referred to as Phileas. Webroot was founded in the year 1997 by Steven Thomas. And in just a few years, the company grew so popular with millions of people using its products.
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W. Pratt

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W. Pratt, Marketing Analyst, MBA, Lincoln

Answered Oct 21, 2020

There are different types of programs that may be installed on gadgets. McAfee and Webroot are two of the products that people use when it comes to defending their gadgets against different types of viruses. They are the same in the sense that they would provide the type of security that you are searching for. In terms of speed, expect that Webroot is going to be faster.

There are different types of programs that may be installed on gadgets. McAfee and Webroot are two
In fact, some people switch from McAfee to Webroot because of speed alone. When it comes to lab tests though, McAfee is considered to be more reliable because they have done more and they have been around longer. It will truly depend on which one you think will work best for you.

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