An investor group has acquired McAfee antivirus software company for over $14 billion. : Nov. 8 (UPI) -- An investor group has acquired McAfee antivirus software company for over $14 billion. McAfee announced the deal Monday, which is expected to close by the first half of next year. Advertisement Nov. 8 (UPI) -- An investor group has acquired McAfee antivirus software company for over $14 billion.