John McAfee (businessman, tech entrepreneur)

John McAfee was a British-American businessman and tech entrepreneur best known for founding McAfee Corp., a cybersecurity company famous for its antivirus software. Born in 1945, he became a prominent figure in the tech industry during the 1980s and 1990s. McAfee was known for his flamboyant lifestyle and controversial personal life, which included legal troubles and a brief stint as a presidential candidate. He was a vocal advocate for privacy and cryptocurrency. McAfee passed away in 2021 while in a Spanish prison, sparking discussions about his turbulent life and legacy in technology and cybersecurity.