AI fuels more than half of cybercrime in Africa as digital scams surge, INTERPOL
- 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.
- With more than 1.1 billion mobile subscribers in 2025, millions of people are relying on digital services, creating new opportunities for both innovation and cybercriminals.
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- 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.
- With more than 1.1 billion mobile subscribers in 2025, millions of people are relying on digital services, creating new opportunities for both innovation and cybercriminals.
Sources: Africanews