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AI Powers 55% of Africa’s Cybercrime as Losses Hit $484 Million
Artificial intelligence is becoming one of the biggest tools used by cybercriminals across Africa, with a new report revealing that AI now plays a role in 55% of reported cybercrime cases on the continent. According to INTERPOL’s African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026, cybercrime is growing at...
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AI Powers 55% of Africa’s Cybercrime as Losses Hit $484 Million
Artificial intelligence is becoming one of the biggest tools used by cybercriminals across Africa,...
