Former fugitive and cybersecurity legend John McAfee says he may be running for president - here's a look at his insane life

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John McAfee is an enigma.

He built one of the biggest antivirus companies to date, and yet it's what happened after this chapter of his life that made him a legend.

In a Facebook post on Sunday, McAfee said he may be running for president.

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Though he was born in the UK and his mother is British, his father is American. The dual British-American citizen could still qualify.

"I cannot confirm the rumors that I am running for president in 2016," McAfee said in his Facebook post. "My advisors and I will decide in the next few days."

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Running for president still would not be the craziest thing McAfee has done. McAfee once lived in Belize and allegedly got caught up with drugs and other illegal activities.

Here's a look into who the man once was, what he became, and where he is now.

Trust us, it's a wild ride.