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31% of Americans use anti-malware or antivirus software.

May 27, 2026

31% of Americans use anti-malware or antivirus software. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by McAfee in May 2026. It covers topics including Antivirus, Anti-Malware, Consumer, US. The original data appears in Tax Scams Hit Nearly 1 in 4 Adults. Spot the Red Flags . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 3/3/2026

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31% of Americans use anti-malware or antivirus software. This data was published by McAfee and covers Antivirus, Anti-Malware, Consumer, US.

Where does this data come from?

This statistic comes from Tax Scams Hit Nearly 1 in 4 Adults. Spot the Red Flags , published by McAfee on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.mcafee.com/blogs/security-news/tax-season-scams-2026-red-flags-irs-impersonation/.

What cybersecurity topics does this cover?

This statistic relates to Antivirus, Anti-Malware, Consumer, US. Browse more statistics on Antivirus or from McAfee.

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