New Delhi, April 2 -- As AI-generated scams, deepfakes, and impersonation tactics grow more sophisticated, cybersecurity is being pushed beyond traditional boundaries. The challenge is no longer limited to detecting malicious code or suspicious links; it now extends to restoring trust in what users see, hear, and believe online.

In this interaction with CiOL, Pratim Mukherjee, Senior Director of Engineering, McAfee, shares how the threat landscape is evolving and why awareness, behavioural understanding, and adaptive AI systems are becoming critical to digital safety.

Interview Excerpts:

AI makes it easy for anyone to create content that looks and sounds real, whether it's a voice note, a video, or a message that feels like it's coming...