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AI-boosted cybercrime
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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
AI now drives over half of cybercrime in Africa, enabling faster and more sophisticated attacks such as phishing and identity theft. Despite increasing mobile subscriptions making the continent a prime target, many African law enforcement agencies lack the capacity to address AI-enabled cyber threats.
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African cybersecurity founders face a new battlefield as AI empowers cybercriminals beyond traditional methods. You must fast-track partnerships with law enforcement and build tools that counter AI-driven attacks now.
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