McAfee, a global leader in online protection, has launched an AI-powered feature called McAfee Scam ProtectionTM to combat sophisticated cyber scams. This new technology utilizes patented artificial intelligence (AI) to proactively detect and block URLs associated with AI-generated phishing scams, offering enhanced security for users.
The rise of AI has enabled cybercriminals to create more convincing and personalized scams on a larger scale. Phishing scams are now the number one cybersecurity threat globally, with a new phishing site created every 11 seconds. The increasing prevalence of these sophisticated AI-generated scams has made it more difficult to distinguish between real and fake, raising concerns about the accuracy and believability of online scams.
With McAfee Scam Protection, users can now rely on proactive detection and prevention of scams. The AI technology developed by McAfee instantly detects malicious links and sends an alert message to users, preventing them from clicking on dangerous URLs. Even if a user accidentally clicks on a malicious link, McAfee Scam Protection will actively block the site from loading.
Greg Johnson, the CEO of McAfee, emphasized the changing landscape of cybercrime and the need for advanced AI technology to protect users in real-time. McAfee Scam Protection combines cutting-edge AI with human threat intelligence to proactively identify and block fake emails, texts, and social media links, providing users with the confidence to navigate the online world securely.
The key features of McAfee Scam Protection include:
1. Proactive and automatic protection: Users receive notifications about potential scam texts even before opening them. McAfee Scam Protection scans URLs in texts and alerts users about unsafe messages.
2. Patented and powerful AI: McAfee’s AI technology operates in real-time and continuously analyzes millions of malicious links worldwide, enhancing its detection capabilities. This ensures protection against new and emerging threats, including zero-day threats.
3. Simple and easy to use: Once set up, McAfee Scam Protection begins working immediately without requiring users to manually check or copy and paste texts or emails. The feature automatically detects dangerous links and blocks risky sites in real-time.
McAfee Scam Protection is available for a free seven-day trial as part of McAfee Mobile Security for new customers. After the trial period, users have the option to purchase McAfee Mobile Security as a monthly or annual subscription. Existing McAfee customers can access McAfee Scam Protection through a simple update to the McAfee Security app, without the need for additional purchases or separate downloads.
The innovative AI technology of McAfee Scam Protection is compatible with various platforms, including Android, iOS, Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Firefox. While text alert functionality is currently only available for Android users, enhancements will be introduced for iOS in October. Regardless of the platform, all users can benefit from McAfee’s risky link identification feature, which blocks dangerous links across various communication channels such as text messages, social media, and browsers.
In conclusion, McAfee’s launch of AI-powered McAfee Scam Protection signifies a significant step in combating the increasing threat of sophisticated cyber scams. By combining advanced AI technology with human threat intelligence, McAfee ensures that users can navigate the online landscape confidently, with the reassurance of real-time protection against emerging scams and threats.
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