McAfee’s new AI tool detects email and text scams before you fall for them [Video]

As the number of scam messages and videos continues to rise, McAfee is introducing a new way to catch scams before you fall for them. The company’s AI scam detector, debuting at CES 2025, will provide McAfee customers with comprehensive protection against text, email, and video scams. 

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“Scammers are getting smarter every day, using technology like artificial intelligence to make their tricks more convincing and harder to spot,” said Steve Grobman, McAfee’s chief technology officer, in a press release. 

“They play on people’s emotions – like fear, urgency, or trust – to get what they want. That’s why we created McAfee Scam Detector, powered by AI. It warns you about scams before they can cause harm, helps you stay in control of your personal information, and helps you build the skills needed to …