82 % of Indians admit to falling for or clicking on fake messages...
A recent survey shows that Indians receive almost 12 scam texts or emails daily. These, often disguised as "legitimate communication," lead to considerable stress and financial strain, as consumers spend an average of 1.8 hours each week verifying message authenticity, as per reports.
According to McAfee 2023 Scam report, surveying over 7,000 adults across seven countries, including India, the study delves into the escalating sophistication of scam messages driven by artificial intelligence (AI). The findings underscore the urgent need for AI-driven defense solutions to combat the rising wave of AI-powered scams.
The overwhelming volume and sophistication of scam messages lead the average Indian to spend 105 minutes each week evaluating the authenticity of received messages.
A concerning 82 per cent of Indians admit to falling for or clicking on fake messages. The increasing believability of these messages, with 49 per cent noting a lack of typos or errors, adds to the challenge of identifications.
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