Cybercrime in Africa has seen a sharp increase, with criminals exploiting open-source tools to compromise financial institutions. Hackers are selling access to African banks by disguising spyware and backdoors as legitimate Microsoft Teams and Palo Alto icons. Security experts emphasize the need for substantial investment from both governments and the private sector to combat this rising threat. Meanwhile, Iranian hackers are targeting Israeli cybersecurity experts through AI-crafted phishing campaigns using fake Google Meet invites, WhatsApp, and custom phishing kits to steal credentials and two-factor authentication codes. Globally, concerns about cybersecurity extend to the risks posed by AI systems, which are developing advanced cyber capabilities that can both strengthen defenses and serve as threats. Google has published a framework aimed at building secure AI agents that are powerful yet secure by default, emphasizing human oversight. Additionally, reports highlight that supply chain cyber-attacks are exposing outdated defenses and immature responses in firms, prompting calls for a shift from passive risk checks to active threat response. The rise in cyber threats has also led companies to adopt cyberattack insurance to manage costs, data loss, and reputational damage. New attack methods, such as a FileFix technique linked to a 517% increase in ClickFix attacks, further underscore the evolving nature of cyber threats. Experts note that geopolitical tensions continue to shape cyber warfare dynamics worldwide.