McAfee, a global leader in online protection, is proud to announce that McAfee’s Scam Detector has been named Best Use of AI in Cybersecurity at the 2025 A.I. Awards for its groundbreaking use of artificial intelligence to detect and prevent online scams and deepfakes.
“In today’s AI-driven world, seeing is no longer believing, which is why we all need the latest in advanced AI technology to combat the volume, sophistication and speed of AI threats,” said Joe Manna, Chief Product & Engineering Officer at McAfee. “We’re honored that the A.I. Awards recognize our Scam Detector and how it leverages the latest AI detection techniques to help people spot scams and deepfakes before they can do harm. This recognition underscores McAfee’s commitment to using AI to protect people where, when, and how they need it most.”
There has never been a greater need for advanced scam protection, with one in three Americans reporting they’ve fallen victim, losing an average of $1,500 each. From fake job offers and phishing texts to AI-generated deepfakes, online threats are evolving faster than ever. McAfee’s Scam Detector uses advanced AI to protect people from scams across text, email and video. It identifies deepfakes with 96% accuracy, scans suspicious text messages by analyzing more than just a fraudulent link, and helps people identify what’s real and what’s not – while also providing clear explanations for flagged scams to help users understand the threats.
Scam Detector has quickly become one of McAfee’s most popular features, with over a million customers enrolled within weeks. Designed to be always-on and supporting people as part of their daily lives, McAfee’s Scam Detector works automatically across apps, browsers, and devices to keep them safe at no extra cost.
The A.I. Awards celebrate the most innovative and impactful applications of artificial intelligence across industries. Winners are evaluated on innovation, societal benefit, technical advancement, and measurable outcomes — with McAfee’s Scam Detector recognized for delivering protection that meets people where and when they need it most.
