# AI drives over half of Africa's cybercrime as scams surge, Interpol says

Interpol reports that AI-powered tactics now account for more than half of cybercrime across Africa, contributing to a sharp rise in scams. The findings highlight how criminals are using generative AI for fraud, deepfakes, and phishing at scale. It underscores the growing security threat facing African economies and the need for stronger digital defenses.

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- [Hacker News](https://www.africanews.com/2026/08/04/ai-fuels-more-than-half-of-cybercrime-in-africa-as-digital-scams-surge-interpol/) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:01:41 +0000