In the ongoing battle against AI-enhanced scams, Greg Johnson, McAfee’s Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Today, cybercriminals are using artificial intelligence to dramatically improve the accuracy, sophistication, and speed of an attack, making it harder than ever to tell real from fake.” Phishing scams currently rank as the most significant cybersecurity threat worldwide, with malicious sites being created at an alarming rate of one every 11 seconds. Cyber attackers are harnessing AI to craft malware, execute ransomware attacks, and deploy phishing messages that can even deceive the most vigilant users.
This is precisely where McAfee’s new Scam Protection tool proves invaluable. Upon receiving permission, the tool systematically scans all incoming messages, preemptively alerting users to any malicious URLs before they can click on them. This proactive protection covers emails, text messages, social media, and web browsers.
