Keywords: Cyber Threats


INTERPOL report says artificial intelligence is driving 55% of cybercrime in Africa

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the cybercrime landscape across Africa, enabling criminal networks to launch more sophisticated, automated, and difficult-to-detect attacks. According to INTERPOL's latest cyber threat assessment, AI-powered technologies are now linked to approximately 55% of......

Microsoft unveils ai-powered cybersecurity model to strengthen digital defense

Microsoft has announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence model designed specifically for cybersecurity, alongside an AI-powered platform aimed at automating key aspects of digital defense. The move reflects the growing competition among major technology companies to develop advanced tools......

Five Eyes alliance warns AI could outpace cybersecurity defenses within months

Artificial intelligence is advancing at a pace that could soon surpass current cybersecurity capabilities, according to a new warning from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance. The group, which includes Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, has urged governments and......

European Central Bank warns banks on AI cyber threats

The European Central Bank will send a formal letter to all banks under its supervision, instructing them to strengthen defenses against cyberattacks driven by advanced artificial intelligence models. The move reflects growing concern within the institution about the speed and scale at which AI tools......

Google warns of growing use of artificial intelligence in cyberattacks

Google has warned that cybercriminal groups are increasingly using artificial intelligence to improve hacking operations, marking a significant evolution in global cybersecurity threats. According to researchers from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, hackers recently used AI tools to identify......

GITEX Africa 2026 launches STAR summit on AI-driven cyber threats

GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 will introduce a new cybersecurity forum during its upcoming edition in Marrakech, as concerns grow over the impact of artificial intelligence on digital security across Africa. The Strategic Digital Defence AI Readiness Summit, known as the STAR Summit, is organized in partnership......

Morocco’s cybersecurity market expands to $1.2 billion as digital threats rise

Morocco’s cybersecurity industry is undergoing rapid growth, driven by an escalating wave of cyber threats, widespread digital adoption, and significant public and private investments to bolster the nation’s digital infrastructure. A recent report by Ken Research titled “Morocco Cybersecurity......

ModStealer malware emerges as a major threat to crypto wallets across platforms

A newly discovered strain of malware, known as ModStealer, is targeting cryptocurrency users globally, posing a severe risk to browser-based wallets for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and other digital assets. Notable for its ability to bypass antivirus defenses, this malware operates across Windows,......

Unmasking Cyber Threats: Morocco Endured 52 Million Attacks in 2023

In an alarming revelation, Trend Micro Incorporated, a global cybersecurity firm, disclosed in its latest report that Morocco faced 52 million cyber threats in 2023. Titled "Calibrating Expansion," the comprehensive annual report sheds light on the staggering scale of cyber threats both in......