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Steve Grobman

Chief Technology Officer at McAfee
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Steve Grobman is executive vice president and chief technology officer at McAfee. In this role, he sets the technical strategy and direction to create technologies that protect smart, connected computing devices and infrastructure worldwide. Grobman leads McAfee’s development of next generation cyber-defense and data science technologies, and threat and vulnerability research.

Prior to joining McAfee, he dedicated more than two decades to senior technical leadership positions related to cybersecurity at Intel Corporation where he was an Intel Fellow.

He has written numerous technical papers and books and holds 36 U.S. patents. He earned his bachelor's degree in computer science from North Carolina State University.

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  • Beware: Innocuous Texts May Be the Start of a Scam
    Steve warns that messages like “Are you feeling better?” are often the first step in scams. McAfee research shows 23% of Americans receive these texts. Responding can signal scammers that your number is active, leading to more targeted scams. Steve advises caution and awareness to protect against these deceptive tactics.
  • AI-Generated Wildfire Images Fuel Disinformation Spread
    Steve warns that AI tools enable rapid spread of disinformation, like fake images of the Hollywood sign burning. With 72% of Americans struggling to identify AI content, Steve emphasizes skepticism and verification. He highlights the need for AI protection tools to combat deepfake scams and misinformation, especially as platforms reduce content moderation.