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INTERPOL flags AI as the new engine of African cybercrime

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Africa’s growing digital economy is exposing governments, businesses and internet users to a rising wave of cybercrime. The continent recorded more than 1.1 billion mobile subscriptions and over $1.1 trillion in digital transactions in 2025, while more than 570 million people relied on the internet for banking, government services, healthcare and education. The post INTERPOL flags AI as the new engine of African cybercrime appeared first on Help Net Security .

First report: INTERPOL identifies ransomware, AI-powered scams among Africa’s biggest cyber threats — myjoyonline.com, 8d