McAfee’s 2023 Scam Study Results: Scam Texts More Painful Than Getting a Root Canal
The study surveyed more than 7,000 adults in seven countries to understand how scam messages, and the increased scam sophistication brought about by artificial intelligence (AI), have impacted the lives of consumers worldwide.
- The study surveyed more than 7,000 adults in seven countries to understand how scam messages, and the increased scam sophistication brought about by artificial intelligence (AI), have impacted the lives of consumers worldwide.
- This study reveals that Americans receive an average of 11.6 fake messages or scams each day.
- AI is a scammer’s favorite tool, helping cybercriminals increase the scale, sophistication and speed of phishing and text message scams.
- These fake emails, text messages and phishing sites are more believable than ever thanks to the advancements in artificial intelligence.