It checks the status of your firewall, antivirus, and scans your web history and objects currently running in memory for malware.
It’s official purpose is to “analyze” your defenses and tell you if your computer is vulnerable. You should read every window before clicking the Next button so that stuff like this doesn’t happen. The problem is, most people don’t read what the instructions say when they install a program and just click Next until the program is installed. When you install one of these programs that has McAfee Security Scan included, it gives you the ability to opt out. Programs like Java and Adobe Flashplayer frequently come with extra “bloatware” like McAfee Security Scan because they typically get paid nicely for it. Most likely it came bundled with other software you installed. You probably didn’t install it on purpose. So who did put it on there and why do they think you need it? How Did McAfee Security Scan Get On My Computer? Chances are that you’ve had this installed on your computer once or twice and wondered where in the world-wide-web it came from. More than likely, this desktop icon looks familiar to you. 28 Aug, 2013 No Comments Bobby Software Security
