Interpol Releases Report on AI Cybercrime in Africa
Interpol released its African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026, revealing that AI enables up to 55% of cybercrime in Africa, with associated losses doubling since 2024 to $484 million. AI-driven scams, including deepfakes and synthetic identities, are increasingly defeating biometric security measures across 72% of surveyed countries.
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