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Cybercriminals are leveraging artificial intelligence to launch increasingly sophisticated scams targeting everyday internet users. These modern threats include deepfakes, phishing schemes, and fraudulent messages designed to compromise personal and financial information. According to recent research, the average American receives approximately 14 scam messages daily, with one in three people losing an average of $1,160 to online fraudsters.
McAfee has introduced a new AI-powered defense system called Scam Detector as part of its McAfee+ suite of security tools. The feature works by automatically identifying suspicious communications across texts, emails, social media, and videos, while also detecting risky websites and unsafe QR codes that redirect users to untrustworthy platforms. McAfee Scam Detector comes included with all core subscription plans at no additional cost.
McAfee+ offers comprehensive protection beyond traditional antivirus capabilities, bundling identity monitoring, financial protection, privacy tools, and VPN services into single subscription plans. The Advanced individual plan is currently available for $89.99 for the first year—a savings of $110 from the regular price of $199.99. Family plans covering up to six members are priced at $119.99 for year one, down from $269.99. All subscriptions include a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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Originally reported by Mashable →
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