McAfee and projections on the future of cybersecurity in 2024

The company McAfee, a pioneer in digital security, recently released forecasts for 2024, highlighting how artificial intelligence (AI) is empowering bad actors in the cyber field. The sophistication of online scams is set to grow, with deepfakes and identity theft at the forefront. Steve Grobman, CTO of McAfee, emphasizes the importance of user education in the face of threats that are increasingly indistinguishable from reality.

Advanced technologies and the rise of deepfakes

Artificial intelligence is elevating the potential for attacks like deepfakes, which threaten to spread false information by manipulating audio and video. This technology can severely damage reputation and trust, making greater awareness of these risks essential.

AI and social media: the new face of online fraud

The advent of 2024 will see a transformation in the way cybercriminals use social media, thanks to AI. The manipulative potential of the latter will allow the fabrication of false content that could quickly spread across these platforms, unscrupulously using the image of celebrities to promote scams.

Alert malware and voice fraud via AI

The ease with which AI allows it to create advanced malware, malicious sites and phishing campaigns highlights the need to remain vigilant. In 2024, scams are expected to intensify and strike on a large scale, especially through mobile devices, demonstrating the importance of dynamic and proactive security solutions.