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META Cyberthreats Surge in H1 2026

5 entriesFri, Jul 31 – Thu, Aug 6AI & Data

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  1. Thu, Aug 6LatestUnverified — not yet reviewed

    INTERPOL Flags Kenya as One of East Africa's Most Targeted Digital Economies

    INTERPOL has identified Kenya as among East Africa's most targeted digital economies, with the country's mobile money and telecoms networks cited as primary attack surfaces for cybercriminals. The finding adds country-level granularity to INTERPOL's continental cybercrime data released earlier in the week.

  2. Wed, Aug 5Unverified — not yet reviewed

    INTERPOL: AI Now Drives Over Half of Africa's Cybercrime, Losses at $484M

    INTERPOL data covering 36 African countries finds that artificial intelligence now drives 55 percent of cybercrime on the continent, with total losses reaching $484 million. Kaspersky has separately reported rising spyware and credential-theft activity across Africa, and INTERPOL has additionally identified Nigeria as both a major origin point and a primary target of regional cybercrime operations.

  3. Tue, Aug 4Unverified — not yet reviewed

    INTERPOL: AI Drives 55% of African Cybercrime as Losses Hit $484 Million

    An INTERPOL report finds that artificial intelligence now drives 55 percent of cybercrime across Africa, with total losses reaching $484 million. The data provides concrete threat metrics for enterprises and regulators across the continent, extending the AI-cybercrime trend documented by Kaspersky's earlier H1 2026 regional report.

  4. Sat, Aug 1Unverified — not yet reviewed

    Kaspersky Uncovers Mirage Kitten Malware Used in Cyber-Espionage Campaign

    Kaspersky has disclosed a new malware strain, Mirage Kitten, deployed in an active cyber-espionage campaign targeting networks in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa region. The disclosure adds a specific named threat to the broader H1 2026 cyberthreat surge documented by the same firm.

  5. Fri, Jul 31Unverified — not yet reviewed

    Kaspersky Reports Surging Cyberthreats Across META Region in H1 2026

    Kaspersky's mid-year report documents a significant increase in cyberthreats across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region in the first half of 2026, with AI-powered attack methods cited as a growing factor. The data provides Africa-relevant threat intelligence for enterprises and regulators assessing digital security postures.