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Cyber-attacks surge more than five-times on AI abuse
The growing mobile-phone malware threats represents a new entry point for criminals who typically were used to stealing bank credentials by other means, such as installing skimmers on automatic teller machines or by using scams targeting desktop computer users.
Cyber threat incidents targeting Kenyan organisations surged more than fivefold in the three months to December 2025, underscoring the growing scale and sophistication of attacks on local critical digital infrastructure.
Data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) shows 4.56 billion cyber threat incidents were detected during the period, a 441.27 percent increase from the 842 million recorded in the previous quarter.
