Cash-on-Delivery (COD) scams are on the rise in Ghana, putting online shoppers at risk as fraudsters adopt new tricks to steal money. In this type of scam, criminals pretend to be sellers or delivery agents. They contact victims through phone calls, text messages, or social media, claiming a package isContinue Reading
Accra Metropolitan University College has officially launched two new Master of Science (MSc) programmes aimed at strengthening cybersecurity and intelligence education in Ghana. The newly introduced programmes are MSc in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, and MSc in Security and Intelligence. The programmes were unveiled during a formal ceremony on Wednesday,Continue Reading
A 24-year-old Scottish hacker is facing up to 22 years behind bars after admitting his role in a major cybercrime operation that targeted companies across the United States. Tyler Buchanan, from Dundee, has been identified by prosecutors as a key figure behind the notorious cybercrime group Scattered Spider. The groupContinue Reading
Ghana is stepping up efforts to strengthen its cybersecurity posture following a high-level stakeholder workshop held in Accra, organized by the Cyber Security Authority in partnership with Italy’s Cyber 4.0. The workshop brought together key stakeholders to advance the implementation of Ghana’s National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy (NCPS). Discussions wereContinue Reading
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has taken a decisive step to tighten entry into its Master of Science programme in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, restricting admission strictly to applicants with a Bachelor’s degree background in Computer Science. The policy shift, confirmed by sources within theContinue Reading
A major international cybercrime operation led by Europol has dismantled a vast network of fake child exploitation websites operating across the dark web, marking one of the largest coordinated takedowns in recent years. According to investigators, the operation resulted in the shutdown of over 373,000 websites, the seizure of moreContinue Reading
Passengers who use ride-hailing platforms in Ghana are being warned about the growing risks associated with “offline trips,” where drivers ask riders to cancel a trip on the app and continue the journey privately. Industry observers say this practice, which occurs on several ride-hailing platforms including Uber, Yango, Bolt, andContinue Reading
