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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

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Microsoft and Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) have disrupted a large cybercrime operation linked to more than one billion malicious messages targeting over 75,000 organisations across 150 countries. According to investigators, more than 750 million malicious messages had been directed at Microsoft customers through email and SMS since the beginningContinue Reading

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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced plans to conduct thematic reviews of banks’ compliance with its revised Cyber and Information Security Directive as concerns grow over digital financial fraud, cyber threats and other risks associated with electronic banking services. The planned reviews are intended to strengthen cybersecurity oversight andContinue Reading

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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

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Cybercriminal groups are increasingly turning against each other, with the notorious ShinyHunters group claiming that it has hacked rival ransomware operation Clop. According to reports, ShinyHunters claimed to have gained access to Clop’s infrastructure, defaced its leak website and stolen information connected to the group’s operations. The reported incident highlightsContinue Reading