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‘’Expedite action on dev’t of Legislative Instrument for Cybersecurity Act 2020’’
Participants in a resolution, following the JoyNews-Youth Bridge Foundation National dialogue on cybersecurity, have charged the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) to expedite action on the development of the needed Legislative Instrument that would provide the operational backing for the implementation and enforcement of the provisions of the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (1038). The Resolution further acknowledged that the […]
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Unraveling the threads of unseasonable warmth: A climate wake-up call
By Edna OBIRI As we bask in the unexpected warmth of recent weeks, it’s crucial to recognize that our weather patterns are sending a powerful message about the state of our planet. The unseasonably warm conditions we are experiencing are no mere glitch in the meteorological system but a stark reminder that now, more than […]
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The drums of US-China cyber war
By Stephen S. Roach FBI Director Christopher Wray recently upped the ante in America’s anti-China campaign. In congressional testimony on January 31, he sounded the alarm over intensified Chinese hacking activity and warned that US infrastructure – telecommunications, energy, transportation, and water – is acutely vulnerable to the Chinese state-sponsored hacker group Volt Typhoon. Front-page […]
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An introduction to the threat landscape
Over the years, the threat landscape has evolved into a dynamic and complex ecosystem as our world becomes increasingly interconnected. The threat landscape refers to the ever-evolving panorama of potential cyber threats and dangers with which individuals, organisations and governments are confront in the digital realm at any given time. As new cyber threats emerge, […]
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Africa
African nations urged to join Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty
By Kizito CUDJOE The Senior Minister of Cambodia and President of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, Dr. Ly Thuch, has called for action to encourage the remaining non-state parties in Africa – Egypt, Libya and Morocco – to join the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention or Mine Ban Treaty. This is seen as a crucial step […]
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Over GH¢3m lost to online shopping and romance scams in 2023
Over GH¢3,558,940 was lost to online shopping and romance scams in 2023, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has revealed ahead of this year’s Valentine’s Day on February 14, 2024. It said its investigations revealed a dual menace of online shopping and romance scams, whereby fraudsters exploit the trust and vulnerability of citizens navigating the digital […]
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Business
Clearing agents wary of existential threats
Some activities of Shipping lines operating in Ghana remain the subject of backlash in Ghana’s ports and logistics sector. Clearing agents operating at the various ports are calling on government to exert some authority over the lines in order to protect the businesses of citizens. Recently, the Presidents of two of Ghana’s freight forwarding associations: […]
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Collaborate with accredited professionals to apprehend job scammers – CSA told
A cybersecurity expert who doubles as president of the Cyber Security Expert Association Ghana (CSEAG), Abubakar Isaaka, has called on the Cybersecurity Authority (CSA) to collectively work with accredited professionals within the sector to apprehend all individuals behind evolving job scams. He indicated that with a joint effort in conducting “a comprehensive reconnaissance”, they will […]
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CSA Warns Public Of Job Scams
Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako, CSA Boss The Cyber Security Authority has raised a job scam alert following reported incidents across the country. In a public alert statement, the CSA indicated
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Job scams surge, over GH₵124,000 lost – Cyber Security Authority reveals
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) is sounding the alarm on a sharp rise in job scams across Ghana, urging citizens to remain vigilant. Through its cybercrime reporting channels, the CSA has already received at least 15 reports with victims losing over GH₵124,000. The scammers’ tactics revolve around posing as recruiters and sending unsolicited messages offering […]
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International
Threads: Meta’s rival to Elon Musk’s X launches in EU
Meta’s social media app Threads has launched in the European Union, five months after its release in other parts of the world. It debuted to much fanfare as a rival to Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twitter. But it was not made available in the EU, which has strict rules around data and big tech. Meta […]
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