McAfee, a global leader in online protection, announced that its Scam Detector has been named Best Use of AI in Cybersecurity at the 2025 A.I. Awards. The recognition highlights McAfee’s use of artificial intelligence to spot and stop online scams, phishing attacks, and deepfake videos.
“In today’s AI-driven world, seeing is no longer believing,” said Joe Manna, Chief Product & Engineering Officer at McAfee. “Our Scam Detector leverages advanced AI to help users spot scams and deepfakes before they cause harm.”
AI-Powered Scam Protection
With online threats changing quickly, one in three Americans report losing about $1,500 to scams. McAfee’s Scam Detector protects people from scams in text messages, emails, and video content.
The tool can spot deepfakes with 96% accuracy. It checks suspicious messages beyond just simple links. It also explains clearly why certain content is flagged. This helps users tell real from fake. The tool offers constant protection across apps, browsers, and devices, all at no extra cost.
Within weeks of launch, Scam Detector enrolled over one million users, quickly becoming one of McAfee’s most popular security features.
Recognition at the A.I. Awards
The A.I. Awards recognize the most innovative AI applications in various industries. Winners are evaluated based on their innovation, benefit to society, technical progress, and measurable results.
McAfee’s recognition emphasizes its commitment to AI-driven security solutions that protect users wherever and whenever threats appear.
“This award underscores McAfee’s dedication to using AI to safeguard people in a digital-first world,” Manna added.
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Source: Businesswire
