International law enforcement agency INTERPOL has announced the arrest of more than 200 suspected cybercriminals during a major multinational crackdown dubbed “Operation Ramz,” targeting phishing scams, malware attacks, and online fraud networks across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The operation, carried out in collaboration with national police agenciesContinue Reading
A Latvian national accused of helping ransomware gangs extort millions of dollars from victims worldwide has been sentenced to 8.5 years in a U.S. federal prison. According to U.S. prosecutors in Ohio, Deniss Zolotarjovs received a 102-month prison sentence for serving as a negotiator for several notorious cybercriminal operations, includingContinue Reading
Cybersecurity experts are raising concern over two emerging threat actors; Cordial Spider and Snarky Spider, linked to a rise in stealth attacks targeting cloud-based business platforms. The groups rely on voice phishing (vishing), impersonating IT personnel or executives to trick employees into logging into fake Single Sign-On (SSO) pages. OnceContinue Reading
Never trust urgent messages asking for money or sensitive information. Cybercriminals often impersonate banks, government agencies, or even your boss using emails, calls, or messaging apps. They create panic with phrases like “act now” or “your account will be blocked” to trick you into responding. Stay safe: Remember: Legitimate institutionsContinue Reading
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
