Ghana has recorded GH¢209.7 million in financial losses from cybercrime between January and September 2026, following 4,938 reported cybersecurity incidents. Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, disclosed the figures at the CyberSecure Ghana International Conference 2026 in Accra. He highlighted growing concerns over online fraud,Continue Reading

The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has uncovered a major cybersecurity and academic integrity incident after investigations revealed that more than 500 academic results were altered in the university’s information system. The investigation has implicated 178 students, with the university withholding the graduation of some students linked to theContinue Reading

As universities around the world race to integrate artificial intelligence into education, the University of Chicago is taking a different approach in some of its undergraduate classrooms: going back to analog learning. Beginning in the 2026–27 academic year, the university’s Social Sciences Core courses will generally operate without artificial intelligenceContinue 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

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