Thursday, 5 February, 2026
Indians Waste 102 Hours Annually Identifying Fraudulent Scam Messages
A new study by McAfee reveals that Indians spend an average of 102 hours per year second-guessing whether messages are legitimate or scams. With the rise of AI-generated phishing and sophisticated cyber fraud, digital fatigue is growing among consumers. The report highlights that nearly 90% of Indians have encountered fake messages, emphasizing the urgent need for better digital literacy and advanced AI-powered security tools.
Read full story at Hindustan Times