AI fuels more than half of cybercrime in Africa as digital scams surge: INTERPOL
News AI fuels more than half of cybercrime in Africa as digital scams surge, INTERPOL Chinese nationals outside court in Lusaka, Zambia, Friday, June 7, 2024. The report found that 55% of cybercrime cases recorded across the continent involve the use of AI, raising concerns as Africa's digital economy continues to expand. Based on data from 36 African countries, the 40-page assessment says cybercrime has evolved into a highly organised, cross-border industry that is becoming harder for authorities to detect and stop.
- ▪News AI fuels more than half of cybercrime in Africa as digital scams surge, INTERPOL Chinese nationals outside court in Lusaka, Zambia, Friday, June 7, 2024.
- ▪The report found that 55% of cybercrime cases recorded across the continent involve the use of AI, raising concerns as Africa's digital economy continues to expand.
- ▪Based on data from 36 African countries, the 40-page assessment says cybercrime has evolved into a highly organised, cross-border industry that is becoming harder for authorities to detect and stop.
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| Publication time | Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:01:41 +0000 |
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News AI fuels more than half of cybercrime in Africa as digital scams surge, INTERPOL Chinese nationals outside court in Lusaka, Zambia, Friday, June 7, 2024. A Zambian court - Copyright © africanews AP Photo By Rédaction Africanews with interpol Last updated: 12 hours ago Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence is now powering more than half of reported cybercrime across Africa, allowing criminals to launch faster, more convincing and larger-scale attacks, according to INTERPOL's African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026. The report found that 55% of cybercrime cases recorded across the continent involve the use of AI, raising concerns as Africa's digital economy continues to expand.
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