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.
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