McAfee’s latest AI tool detects scams before you can fall for them

McAfee has unveiled a new AI tool at CES 2025 designed to detect and prevent email, text, and video scams before users can fall victim to them.

Key features and functionality: The McAfee Scam Detector leverages artificial intelligence to provide comprehensive protection against various types of digital fraud.

• The tool monitors inboxes for suspicious emails and flags potentially dangerous messages
• It identifies risky text messages that attempt to solicit money or contain malicious links
• The system can detect AI-generated deepfake videos across multiple devices
• Users receive clear explanations about why specific content is flagged as dangerous

Implementation and availability: The new feature will be seamlessly integrated into existing McAfee products when it launches in spring 2025.

• Current McAfee customers will receive the feature automatically at no additional cost
• Users may need to connect their Gmail or Outlook accounts for email scanning functionality
• The tool will be included in McAfee+, McAfee Total Protection, and McAfee LiveSafe plans
• The system works across phones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers

Expert perspective: McAfee’s leadership emphasizes the growing sophistication of modern scams and the need for advanced protection.

• Chief Technology Officer Steve Grobman highlights how scammers increasingly use AI to create more convincing deceptions
• The tool is designed to help users maintain control of their personal information
• The system aims to build user awareness and help people develop better scam detection skills

Looking ahead: As scammers continue to evolve their tactics and leverage new technologies, the success of McAfee’s AI-powered detection system could set a new standard for consumer cybersecurity protection, though its effectiveness will need to be proven in real-world applications.