INTERPOL warns AI could turn stolen Kenyan data into fake identities

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Kenyan consumers face a growing cybercrime threat in which criminals can combine stolen personal information with artificial intelligence to create convincing fake identities, according to INTERPOL. The warning is contained in the INTERPOL African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026, which says criminals are increasingly using AI not only to steal information but also to create synthetic […]

Reporting originally appeared via People Daily. Read the full source for additional context.