Kaspersky maps Artificial intelligence (AI) and the evolving threat landscape at AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya
At AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya, taking place from 19-21 May, global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky, talks about the current threat landscape in Kenya..
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Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity company, is raising alarms about the evolving threat landscape in Kenya and East Africa due to the rapid development and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company warns that while AI offers innovation, it also creates new avenues for cyberthreats.
- Kaspersky data shows a significant increase in cyberattacks in Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa, including an 83% rise in password stealer and spyware attacks in Kenya during 2025.
- The cybersecurity firm is informing businesses and individual users about risks ranging from AI-powered social engineering and deepfake fraud to "Shadow AI" issues, as highlighted at AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya.
- Kaspersky advises organizations to implement clear AI governance policies, robust cybersecurity controls, and comprehensive employee education to ensure the safe and responsible deployment of AI technologies.
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