The holidays are supposed to be about joy and generosity — but this year, they’re also peak season for AI-powered scams.
The holidays are supposed to be about joy and generosity — but this year, they’re also peak season for AI-powered scams. New research from McAfee, a global leader in online protection, shows how fraudsters are using artificial intelligence to create more convincing lures — from deepfake endorsements to cloned delivery messages — as Americans head online to shop.
Andy Curtis is an award-winning security consultant, researcher and public speaker. He has been working in the computer security industry since the early 1990s, having been employed by state and federal government, leading healthcare and banking providers across three continents. He has given talks about computer security for some of the world’s largest companies, worked with law enforcement agencies on investigations into hacking groups, and is a regular voice on TV and radio explaining IT security threats.
