John McAfee was a fascinating and controversial figure known for his involvement in the world of cybersecurity, software development, and his eccentric lifestyle. One interesting aspect of his life is his role in founding the well-known antivirus software company, McAfee.
In the late 1980s, John McAfee founded McAfee Associates, a company that developed one of the first commercial antivirus software products, known as the McAfee VirusScan. This antivirus software played a significant role in the early days of personal computing by helping users protect their computers from viruses and malware. The company quickly gained recognition and became a major player in the cybersecurity industry.