cyber security

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has reported a significant increase in online blackmail cases in Ghana. Following a March 2024 alert, which noted a 254% year-on-year rise in such incidents for the first two months of the year, an additional 141 reports were filed between March and June. So far this year, 226 cases have been recorded, resulting in a total loss of GH¢ 112,209. Cyber Security Authority exposed the modus operandi of these blackmailers, which involves initiating friendships on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok before moving the conversation to WhatsApp. Over time, the malicious…

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has embarked on an initiative to partner with major social media platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and WhatsApp to detect and prevent the spread of misinformation and false propaganda during the upcoming 2024 elections. The goal is to curb the dissemination of misleading information driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) that could potentially influence voters. Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako, Director-General of the CSA, revealed this strategy during a media briefing at a symposium focused on sector collaboration and information sharing among computer emergency response teams. The symposium, which took place in Accra, was organized by…