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
UK-listed oil and gas firm Zephyr Energy plc has confirmed it fell victim to a cyberattack that resulted in the loss of approximately £700,000 (nearly $1 million), after attackers successfully diverted a contractor payment into a fraudulent account. The company disclosed the incident on April 9, revealing that one ofContinue Reading
Global cybercrime has reached unprecedented levels, with estimated damages now totaling a staggering $10.5 trillion annually, an economic impact that surpasses the GDP of every country except the United States and China. The figures highlight the growing scale and sophistication of digital threats facing governments, businesses, and individuals across theContinue Reading
Hackers stole 92 gigabytes of sensitive data from the EU’s executive body and published it on the dark web, in one of the worst breaches ever to hit a major European institution. The European Commission confirmed this week that a sophisticated cyberattack breached its cloud infrastructure, exposing data belonging toContinue Reading
Cybersecurity professionals are urging the public to avoid entering bank card details while connected to public Wi-Fi networks, citing a growing risk of financial fraud and data theft. According to experts, public Wi-Fi hotspots commonly found in airports, hotels, cafes, and shopping centers are often unsecured, making it easier forContinue Reading
