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
Ghana is facing a growing shortage of cybersecurity professionals, raising concerns among industry experts and government agencies about the country’s ability to defend against rising cyber threats. According to the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), the gap between the demand for cybersecurity professionals and the available workforce in Ghana continues toContinue Reading
The Ghana Police Service has strengthened its fight against cybercrime with advanced digital forensic tools and modern investigative technologies designed to track and prosecute cyber offenders across the country. According to officials, the Cybercrime Unit of the Ghana Police Service is now equipped with sophisticated systems capable of analyzing digitalContinue Reading
Authorities in Ghana have raised concerns that the country could gradually become a regional hub for cybercrime if stronger preventive measures are not implemented to curb the rising activities of online fraud networks operating within its borders. Recent intelligence from the Ghana Police Service and the Economic and Organised CrimeContinue Reading
A major cyberattack has struck Canadian telecommunications and outsourcing firm Telus Digital, with hackers claiming to have stolen hundreds of terabytes of sensitive data from the company’s systems. The hacking group ShinyHunters alleges that the breach exposed large volumes of confidential information, including personal customer data, call records, and internalContinue Reading
