Africa: WHO Sounds Alarm As Mental Health Conditions Soar Past One Billion Worldwide

Africa: WHO Sounds Alarm As Mental Health Conditions Soar Past One Billion Worldwide

More than a billion people worldwide are living with mental health conditions, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday. Disorders such as anxiety and depression are exacting a heavy toll on individuals, families and economies, yet most countries are failing to provide adequate support. Mental health problems are widespread…

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Standard Bank raises alarm over AI-driven fraud

Standard Bank raises alarm over AI-driven fraud

Standard Bank has warned its clients of a rise of “spoofing” scams in recent months, where fraudsters use AI-generated voices and e-mails to impersonate bank officials. “These scams are increasingly difficult for customers to identify, as calls and e-mails appear to come from their banks’ legitimate contact details,” the bank said in a statement on…

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Standard Bank sounds alarm over AI-generated scams

Standard Bank sounds alarm over AI-generated scams

Current scams look and sound more real than ever before, says Standard Bank. Standard Bank is warning the public about fraudsters that are using artificial intelligence (AI)-generated voices and e-mails to impersonate bank officials. The big-four bank has witnessed a rise in these types of spoofing scams in recent months. Spoofing is a deceptive tactic…

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