As Generative AI tools become more sophisticated and accessible, cybercriminals find it easier to create convincing scams. 

These scams may involve voice cloning to impersonate a family member in distress, asking for money.

In response to this growing threat, Internet security company McAfee has unveiled Project Mockingbird —a powerful tool designed to protect people from fake audio created by AI.

With cybercriminals exploiting AI to perpetrate scams, cyberbullying, and spread disinformation, McAfee’s technology can identify fake audio with over 90% accuracy, Helping users recognize whether what they hear online is real or manipulated.