Cybersecurity risks are intensifying for smaller businesses across the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa, with Kaspersky reporting rising phishing, credential theft and malware threats.
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Southern African Fraud Prevention Service Prevents R7.44 Billion in Potential Fraud Losses
The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service saved its Members more than R7.44 billion in potential fraud losses in 2025, as rising vishing, identity theft, document forgery and money mule networks highlight the growing threat of organised financial fraud across Southern Africa.
Trust has become the new attack surface
Cybersecurity is no longer only about protecting systems from attackers. Richard Frost explains why human trust, behaviour and social engineering have become critical vulnerabilities for businesses.
Travel Scams Are Rising: What African Travellers and Tourism Businesses Need to Know
Kaspersky research highlights a growing threat to travellers as cybercriminals exploit trusted airline, transport and booking brands. For Africa’s increasingly digital tourism sector, stronger cybersecurity and greater customer awareness are becoming essential to protecting payments, personal data and trust.
Cyberespionage Risks Are Rising for African Businesses as Attackers Target Corporate Data
Cyberespionage is becoming a growing concern for African businesses as attackers increasingly target corporate data, credentials and digital infrastructure. New research highlights rising spyware, password-stealing malware and advanced threats across the region, showing why cybersecurity has become a strategic business priority.
AI Adoption in Africa Accelerates Amid Cybersecurity Concerns
Artificial intelligence adoption is accelerating across organisations, creating new opportunities for productivity and innovation while introducing new cybersecurity challenges. A Kaspersky survey of 1,800 IT and cybersecurity professionals highlights growing concerns about AI-related risks and the need for stronger governance, employee awareness and responsible implementation strategies, particularly as African businesses expand their digital capabilities.
South Africa’s STEM Challenge: Why Education Inequality Is Holding Back Innovation
MANCOSA highlights how education inequality is weakening South Africa’s STEM pipeline and limiting future skills, innovation and digital competitiveness.
Africa Becomes Global iGaming Fraud Hotspot as AI-Driven Identity Fraud Surges, Sumsub Report Finds
Africa has recorded the world’s highest iGaming fraud rate, according to Sumsub’s 2026 iGaming Fraud Report. The study reveals that AI-powered identity fraud, stolen credentials and suspicious transactions are rising rapidly across the continent, with operators facing growing pressure to strengthen KYC, AML and fraud prevention systems as Africa’s online gaming market expands.
Sumsub Launches Adaptive Deepfake Detection for Real-Time Fraud Prevention
Sumsub has launched its Adaptive Deepfake Detector, a real-time AI fraud prevention system that uses continuous online learning to identify emerging deepfake attacks instantly. The solution improves identity verification accuracy across fintech, crypto, and other high-risk digital sectors by combining multi-layered fraud signals and adaptive machine learning.
Kaspersky Warns of Rising AI Cyber Threats in Kenya and East Africa
Kaspersky has warned that the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence across Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa is driving a new wave of cyber threats, including deepfake fraud, AI-powered social engineering, spyware, ransomware and “Shadow AI” risks within organisations. Speaking at AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya, the cybersecurity company highlighted sharp increases in password stealer and spyware attacks in 2025, while urging businesses to strengthen cybersecurity controls, implement AI governance policies and prioritise employee training to safely manage emerging AI-driven risks.