Artificial intelligence is real, and its negative impacts are far-reaching—damaging personal brands and corporate reputations while contributing to significant financial losses.

The advancement of technology has also given online fraud an upper hand, with hackers and fraudsters taking advantage of unsuspecting individuals, organisations, and agencies.

In this episode of The Grind with Patrick Kamara, the Chief Executive Officer of Milima Security, Emmanuel Chagara, discusses how the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) have become increasingly complex to manage. However, he emphasises that all is not lost, noting that existing laws can be strengthened and effectively enforced to control cyberattacks and their related repercussions.

Chagara, a cybersecurity expert, has done extensive work in building cybersecurity capacity across East Africa, where cybercrime losses have soared alongside the rapid transition to digital banking.

He addresses the realities of the cyber risks people face in this modern era of technological advancement, highlighting the unique technical, financial, and cultural challenges involved in managing cybersecurity. He also offers practical tips to individuals, parents, and organisations on how to protect themselves against emerging online risks.

Emmanuel Chagara further highlights measures governments can put in place to bridge gaps in risk oversight and strengthen the technical safeguards needed to build effective cybersecurity systems.