Intel renames McAfee as Intel Security

Intel phases out McAfee brand name, distancing itself from controversial founder John McAfee.

When you think of McAfee, you might think of the Intel-owned antivirus software company, or you might think of the former druggie and part-time fugitive who founded that company over 20 years ago. Or perhaps both. Either way, Intel is attempting to sever that inconvenient association. At CES 2014 in Las Vegas, the company has announced that it will be phasing out the McAfee brand name for its security software in favor of the simpler "Intel Security." According to an Intel representative, the company named McAfee will still stick around as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Intel, but the software rebranding will begin immediately. The company estimates it may take a year to complete.

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Intel phases out McAfee brand name, distancing itself from controversial founder John McAfee | The Verge

I never came to across the news of Intel buying McAfee. Maybe since it was not so long ago. Just 2010.

Anyway, I think Intel should just concentrate in making hardware: Processors with good graphics core, than Antiviruses!