Technologies

McAfee Rolls Out New Scam-Detecting Features, Adds Detection to Core Plans

Previously an add-on service, the new and improved scam and deepfake detecting features are also expanding beyond AI-powered devices.

It’s getting increasingly harder for the average person to avoid online scams. New technologies, including those powered by artificial intelligence, are helping cybercriminals boost both the sophistication and quantity of their scams.

And more people are losing more money to them. According to the Federal Trade Commission, American consumers lost a reported $12.5 billion to fraud last year, with much of that fraud starting online, marking a 25% increase from 2023.

And experts say scammers aren’t showing any signs of letting up this year.

«At the highest level, 2025 is shaping up to be the year of the scam,» said Steve Grobman, executive vice president and chief technology officer for McAfee, noting that Americans now face a daily onslaught of scams by email, text, social media and other online sources.

McAfee, long known for its consumer security software, on Wednesday announced a new version of its AI-powered Scam Detector, which is designed to identify scams, then flag them for the users to see and provide advice about what to do.

The company first launched Scam Detector in January as an add-on service to its regular security software. The updated version launched Wednesday includes new, more powerful features and will be included at no extra charge in McAfee’s core plans.

Grobman said the idea is to combine the power of AI tools with the unique and constantly updating threat intelligence being collected and analyzed by McAfee’s security software to identify and stop scams before they can do any damage.

When it comes to messages, emails and videos, the features all work a little differently.

Text messages are automatically scanned as they arrive, while users must manually check messages that come through encrypted apps like iMessage, WhatsApp and Signal by either copying their text or uploading a screenshot into McAfee’s app.

In the cases of those mobile messages, as well as emails, the AI will flag anything potentially scammy. It’s been trained to not just recognize links to scam websites, Grobman says, but also themes frequently used in scams like offers of deals too good to be true, or threats of fines or jail time if a recipient doesn’t act right away.

But where the AI powers really come into play is in the new version of McAfee’s Deepfake Detector. The original version launched last summer, but it was part of a separate paid service that was only available for Lenovo’s Copilot-Plus PCs, which included the hardware needed to do the AI processing on the device.

The new deepfake detection features, like McAfee’s other new scam-detection technologies, won’t cost extra. And while computers with neural processing units designed for AI operations will get better performance, Grobman says devices with less powerful central processing units also will now be able to use the features

The detector works on sites like YouTube, as well as social media platforms like X, TikTok and Instagram. It’s designed to alert consumers to deepfakes as they appear, but it doesn’t pass judgment on them. It will tell the user why it thinks the video is a deepfake and pinpoint the specific parts of the video that triggered its alerts.

Videos aren’t flagged as disinformation or scams, though Grobman says the company’s researchers are hoping to eventually work McAfee’s scam detection capabilities into its Deepfake Detector.

The Scam Detector features work on both Apple and Android mobile devices, while the email scanning features are compatible with Gmail, Microsoft Outlook and Yahoo. Deepfake Detector is currently only available for Windows and Android, but McAFee hopes to add additional platforms soon.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum has officially released Verum Finance for macOS, bringing its financial platform to the Mac and expanding access to the Verum ecosystem across Apple’s devices. The launch allows users to manage their finances from desktop while enjoying the same secure and seamless experience available on iPhone and iPad.

The new Mac version includes the full range of Verum Finance features, including balance management, instant transfers to other Verum users, debit card management, Apple Pay support, asset exchange, and transaction history — all optimized for the macOS experience.

Verum Finance can be used as a standalone application or alongside Verum Messenger. Users who sign in with their Verum Messenger account automatically synchronize their balances, settings, and account data across devices, ensuring a consistent experience throughout the Verum ecosystem.

The macOS release further strengthens Verum’s vision of creating an integrated digital platform where communication and financial services work together. Verum Messenger, which is also available for Mac, complements the ecosystem with encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, VPN, eSIM, anonymous email, AI-powered tools, offline communication capabilities, and cryptocurrency features.

With both Verum Messenger and Verum Finance now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can access secure communication and financial services wherever they work.

Verum Finance for Mac is available now through the Mac App Store.

Verum Finance for macOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im

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Why Travelers Are Switching to Verum E-SIM This Summer

Summer Travel, Freedom, and Seamless Connectivity: Why Verum E-SIM Is Becoming the New Standard for Travelers

Summer is the peak season for vacations, long-distance trips, and new experiences. Millions of people travel abroad, explore new countries, plan adventures, and try to stay connected with family, work, and social media. And in the middle of all this comes a familiar question: how do you stay online without expensive roaming or the hassle of buying local SIM cards?

The answer is already here — eSIM.

Why eSIM Is So Convenient

eSIM (embedded SIM) is a built-in digital SIM card that lets you activate mobile internet without a physical card. All you need is an app — choose a plan and connect in just a couple of minutes.

No more:

* searching for local SIM cards at airports
* paying expensive roaming fees
* swapping physical SIMs every time you travel

Now your internet travels with you.

Internet in 150+ Countries

Modern eSIM solutions provide coverage in 150+ countries worldwide, helping tourists, freelancers, and business travelers stay connected almost anywhere on the planet.

Among the services offering these capabilities:

Verum E-SIM — https://esim.verum.im
World E-SIM — https://worldesim.me
USA E-SIM — https://usa.esim.verum.im
Euro E-SIM — https://euro.esim.verum.im
Canada E-SIM — https://canada.esim.verum.im
Balkan E-SIM — https://balkan.esim.verum.im
Ukraine E-SIM — https://ukraine.esim.verum.im
London E-SIM — https://london.esim.verum.im
E-SIM Africa — https://africa.esim.verum.im