McAfee Wins “Best Use of AI in Cybersecurity” for Scam Detector

We’re proud to share that McAfee has won “Best Use of AI in Cybersecurity” at The 2025 A.I.

We’re proud to share that McAfee has won “Best Use of AI in Cybersecurity” at The 2025 A.I. Awards for our groundbreaking work on McAfee’s Scam Detector, which features the world’s first automated, AI-powered tools for detecting deepfake, email, and text scams.

Scams Are Growing

Online scams have reached an all-time high, with 1 in 3 Americans reporting they’ve fallen victim, losing an average of $1,500 each. From fake job offers and text messages to AI-generated deepfakes, these threats are evolving faster than ever.

Using Good AI to Fight Bad AI

That’s where McAfee’s Scam Detector comes in. Using advanced artificial intelligence, it automatically detects scams across text, email, and video, blocks dangerous links, and identifies deepfakes, stopping harm before it happens.

Scam Detector is also included with every core McAfee plan, and is available on PC, mobile, and web. In just its first few months, Scam Detector crossed the million-user milestone, underscoring the urgent need for smarter, faster protection in the AI-powered world.

Industry Recognition

As one of the judges, Rakesh Datta, noted:

“McAfee’s Scam Detector is leading the fight against digital deception, harnessing advanced AI to identify scams, deepfakes, and fraud in real time. By combining exceptional accuracy with proactive protection, it restores confidence and redefines trust in the modern digital era. The A.I. Awards is proud to recognize McAfee’s innovation in safeguarding users worldwide.”

This recognition highlights McAfee’s commitment to building responsible, consumer-first AI that empowers people to live safer, more confident lives on and offline.

Looking Ahead

We’re honored to be recognized alongside other global innovators, and we’re even more motivated to keep pushing forward, creating technology that helps people stay one step ahead of online threats.

Check out all The 2025 A.I. Awards winners and learn more about McAfee Scam Detector.

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