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.

AI is involved in 55 percent of reported cybercrimes in Africa, according to a new Interpol report. Financial losses more than doubled from $192 million to $484 million, and about…

INTERPOL's 2026 report reveals AI now powers 55% of cybercrimes in Africa, driving sophisticated scams and financial losses. Learn how AI cybercrime Africa