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Digital Fraud

Kaspersky shares AI cybersecurity predictions for 2026.

Kaspersky shares AI cybersecurity predictions for 2026

Kaspersky experts outline how the rapid development of AI is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape in 2026, both for individual users and for businesses. Large language models (LLMs) are influencing defensive capabilities while
January 7, 2026
Left to Right: Nyombi Thembo (Executive Director, Uganda Communications Commission), Hon. Chris Baryomunsi (Minister for ICT and National Guidance) and Soumendra Sahu (Managing Director, Airtel Uganda) officially launch Africa’s first AI-powered SMS Spam Alert System—marking a major milestone in Uganda’s fight against digital fraud and mobile scams.

Airtel Uganda Introduces Africa’s First AI-Powered Spam Alert Service to Combat Digital Fraud

Airtel Uganda today unveiled its ground breaking AI-powered Spam Alert Service, becoming the first telecommunications provider in East Africa to offer network-level protection against fraudulent messages. This launch also makes Uganda the
April 16, 2025
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The Rise of the Internal Thief: Insider Fraud is one of the Most Prevalent Financial Crimes in Uganda, and moreover at senior management levels.

THE THIEF WITHIN: Who is Stealing from Ugandan Companies?

Uganda is experiencing an economic crime crisis, with businesses and individuals losing over USD 272 million (UGX 1.02 trillion) in 2024 due to fraud, cybercrime, and financial misconduct. This represents a sharp
February 25, 2025
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Uganda faces a financial crime crisis as cyber fraud, bank scams, and corporate fraud escalate, costing the economy over USD 272 million in 2024 and exposing vulnerabilities in digital security and financial systems.

Ugandans and businesses in 2024 lost USD272 mn in economic crimes; cybercrime, bank, and fraud double

Even though the number of financial and economic crimes rose mildly, by 1.6%, from 12,924 cases in 2023 to 13,132 cases in 2024, the severity and amount of money lost in these
February 25, 2025
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