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1,006 arrested for cyber fraud worth $193M in Ghana,18 other African countries – INTERPOL
In two months, Ghana and 18 other African countries apprehended a total of 1,006 suspects behind ransomware, business email compromise (BEC), digital extortion, and...
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Global cybercrime damages expected to surge by 2025 – Expert warns
Cybercrime inflicted a $6 trillion cost on the world in 2021, and it is projected to surpass $10 trillion in annual damages by 2025,...
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Ghana incurs loss of GHS49.5m to cybercrime within first 9 months of 2023
The Cyber Security Authority has reported that Ghana incurred a loss of GH¢49.5 million in the first nine months of 2023 due to cyber...
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Ghana loses GH49.5 million to cyberfraud in the first half of 2023 – Report
Between January and June of this year, Ghana recorded direct financial losses of GH¢49.5 million due to cyber fraud activities. These reported losses represent...
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Government contracted Israeli firm for $2m for spy services in 2021
Vice President of IMANI-Africa, responsible for Research and Education, Bright Simons, has claimed that during the year 2021, the Ghanaian government paid an amount...
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Cybercrime management a factor to boost financial sector – Expert
The e-Crime Bureau's lead for financial crimes and anti-money laundering, believes that attempts to develop a strong financial sector must consider good cybercrime...
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Resilient digital ecosystem vital for inclusive economic growth – Bawumia
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, vice president, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to putting the necessary structures in place to deal with cybercrime challenges that continue...
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We need stronger systems to fight cybercrime Speaker
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has said that Ghana could win the fight against cybercrime activities if stronger systems are in...
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Cyber criminals target Ashfoam
Mr George Massih, General Manager, AshFoam Ghana, says the activities of cyber criminals are targeting the activities of the furniture and bedding producing company.Mr...
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Lack of successful investigations and prosecution leading to cyber crimes NCSC
Head of the National Cyber Security Centre, Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako, has urged government to prioritize implementing measures that allow for the criminal justice sector...
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