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McAfee vs Kaspersky (2024): Which Solution Is Best for Your Team?

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Feed Name: TechRepublic Security

Date Published: 2024-08-13

Date Updated: 2026-04-23

Author: Luis Millares

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This article compares McAfee and Kaspersky antivirus offerings across pricing, features (e.g., VPN, password manager, identity monitoring, firewalls), independent lab performance/protection results (both near-perfect), and user-reported system impact. It emphasizes the 2024 U.S. ban on Kaspersky—which blocks sales and future updates for U.S. users—leading to a recommendation of McAfee for U.S.-based customers, while positioning Kaspersky as a strong option for non-U.S. users. The piece includes pros/cons for each vendor, SMB pricing for Kaspersky, and notes on potential renewal price changes for McAfee.

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