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Cyber Security Authority

Also known as: CSA · Cyber Security Authority, Ghana

Cyber Security Authority — Ghana's agency addressing cybercrime and national cyber threats, reporting GH¢209.7m in losses from 4,938 incidents in 2026.

2026-04-272026-10-30
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  1. October 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … Speaking at a workshop on “CII Resilience Beyond IT: Securing Ghana’s Operational Technology Ecosystem”, organised by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) in partnership with Cybershield as part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2026, the Minister said compliance wi …

    Cybersecurity compliance mandatory for critical infrastructure owners – Sam George

  3. The Ghanaian Times

    … Titled The Republic: A Professional Journey, Ghana’s Cybersecurity and the Making of a Role Model Country, the book, authored by former Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako, was among a select group of publications exhibited during the …

    Cybersecurity book on Ghana exhibited at UN Congress

  4. Joy Online

    …National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2026 opens under theme focused on securing the digital finance ecosystem The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has marked its fifth anniversary with a call for stronger collaboration across Ghana’s digital finance ecosystem, urging institutio …

    CSA Ghana opens NCSAM 2026 with call for stronger cybersecurity collaboration

  5. Joy Online

    … Mr Terlabi said the Ministry of the Interior remained committed to working with the Cyber Security Authority, the Ghana Police Service and other stakeholders to strengthen Ghana’s capacity to prevent, investigate and respond to cyber-enabled crime. …

    Deputy Interior Minister calls for joint action to strengthen Ghana’s cybercrime response

  6. Joy Online

    A book documenting Ghana’s cybersecurity development, authored by former Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority, Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako, has been exhibited at the 15th United Nations (UN) Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi. …

    Dr Antwi-Boasiako’s cybersecurity book showcased at UN crime prevention congress

  7. Joy Online

    … Innovare is an accredited Tier 1 Cybersecurity, GRC, Training and VAPT service provider by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) of Ghana, and is also ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified. …

    Innovare Limited congratulates Ahantaman Community Bank PLC on ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification urges others to follow suit

  8. The Ghanaian Times

    Ghana recorded 3,876 cybersecurity incidents between January and July 2026, with online fraud accounting for 47 per cent of the cases, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has disclosed. …

    Online fraud dominates cyber incidents in Ghana – Director-General CSA

  9. Joy Online

    The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) says digital trust is essential to building a sustainable digital economy, stressing that cybersecurity remains fundamental to maintaining confidence in digital platforms and services. …

    No sustainable digital economy without trust, cybersecurity – CSA

  10. Joy Online

    The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has called for faster sharing of cyber threat intelligence among banks, fintechs, telecommunications companies, regulators and law enforcement agencies to prevent cyberattacks from spreading across Ghana’s digital finance ecosystem. …

    CSA demands faster sharing of cyber threat intelligence among financial institutions

  11. Joy Online

    The Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Dr Divine Agbeti, has urged Ghanaians to take personal responsibility for protecting themselves against online fraud, warning that people must verify requests for money even when they appear to come from someone they kno …

    CSA warns Ghanaians to verify money requests as AI makes online fraud harder to detect
Society

Ghana reports GH¢209.7m cybercrime losses in nine months

The News

Ghana recorded 4,938 cyber security incidents resulting in estimated financial losses of GH¢209.7 million between January and September 2026, according to the Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority, a sharp increase from GH¢22.5 million reported in 2025. The CSA cited human error and social engineering as major contributing factors and warned that reported figures represent only a fraction of actual incidents, as many victims remain silent due to fear and embarrassment.

27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Ghana reports GH¢209.7m cybercrime losses in nine months

    Ghana recorded 4,938 cyber security incidents resulting in estimated financial losses of GH¢209.7 million between January and September 2026, according to the Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority, a sharp increase from GH¢22.5 million reported in 2025. The CSA cited human error and social engineering as major contributing factors and warned that reported figures represent only a fraction of actual incidents, as many victims remain silent due to fear and embarrassment.

    27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. DStv introduces four cheaper packages from November

    Canal+ and MultiChoice Ghana have replaced six DStv subscription packages with four new ones — Starter, Select, Sports and Ultimate — priced at GH¢50, GH¢100, GH¢250 and GH¢570 a month respectively, following government engagement aimed at making pay television more affordable and discouraging piracy.

    27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

  1. UPSA urges graduates to embrace entrepreneurship amid unemployment

    The University of Professional Studies, Accra is shifting from teaching entrepreneurship principles to helping graduates turn business ideas into viable enterprises and create jobs. The Cyber Security Authority director-general also encouraged graduates to move beyond seeking paid employment and explore collaborative business opportunities.

    26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana loses GH¢209.7m to cyberattacks in nine months

    Ghana recorded an estimated GH¢209.7 million in losses from 4,938 reported cybersecurity incidents between January and September 2026, according to the Cyber Security Authority Director-General. The figure represents a sharp increase from GH¢22.5 million in losses from 4,604 incidents in 2025, prompting calls for stronger cybersecurity practices and victim reporting.

    26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

  1. GCB Bank warns against financial scams, urges verification

    GCB Bank has urged customers to be vigilant against financial scams and not share passwords, PINs, or card details with people claiming to represent banks. The bank advised verifying suspicious calls, text messages, and online offers through official channels, as fraudsters exploit trust and fear to steal money and personal information.

    23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

  1. CSA and NITA order government institutions to patch PHP vulnerabilities

    Ghana's Cyber Security Authority and National Information Technology Agency have directed government institutions to fix two critical PHP vulnerabilities within seven days, warning that they could allow attackers to take control of servers without credentials. The agencies have recommended upgrading to patched PHP versions 8.2.35, 8.3.36, 8.4.27 or 8.5.12.

    22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

  1. US pledges strengthened cybersecurity partnership with Ghana

    The US Chargé d'Affaires reaffirmed the United States' commitment to bilateral cooperation with Ghana in fighting cybercrime during a meeting with Ghana's Cyber Security Authority Director-General, emphasizing mutual respect and effective coordination in joint law enforcement operations.

    16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana pursues AI leadership amid infrastructure and governance gaps

    Ghana is investing heavily in artificial intelligence—with a $250 million AI Computing Centre and $20 million National AI Strategy—and attracting major data centre operators, but faces risks from inadequate power grids, weak cybersecurity defences, and regulatory frameworks still in development.

    16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

  1. MTN Ghana urges SMEs to strengthen cybersecurity practices

    MTN Ghana hosted a webinar for small and medium-sized enterprises to help them identify digital threats and protect their operations, covering phishing, employee training, incident recovery, and third-party risks as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

    15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. US, UK join Ghana, Nigeria in online fraud crackdown

    Nineteen people were arrested in Ghana during an international operation against online scam networks, with authorities seizing 303 electronic devices and identifying 89 victims of online scams who lost approximately $8.3 million. The operation also identified 117 Nigerian nationals suspected of being victims of human trafficking awaiting repatriation.

    14 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Ghana repatriates 120 Nigerians from suspected cybercrime centres

    Ghana has returned 120 Nigerian nationals following Operation Cyberhunt, an operation that uncovered suspected cybercrime activities and alleged human trafficking. The operation recovered 136 mobile phones, 130 laptops, internet connectivity devices, four vehicles, jewellery and ten Nigerian passports, with eight individuals being processed for prosecution.

    13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana calls for stronger international cybersecurity cooperation

    The Director-General of Ghana's Cyber Security Authority told the 2026 Morocco Cybersecurity Week that Ghana cannot address growing cybersecurity threats alone and called on African countries to strengthen cooperation through shared threat intelligence, joint exercises, and coordinated responses to cyber incidents.

    13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. CSA warns Ghana faces growing cyber threats amid digital reliance

    The Cyber Security Authority has cautioned that Ghana's increasing dependence on digital services for payments, commerce, education and other essential services is exposing consumers, businesses and critical infrastructure to complex cyber threats including cybercrime, online fraud and ransomware. The CSA Director-General noted that cyberattacks crossing borders pose national security and economic stability risks, and that differing regulatory frameworks make cross-border incidents harder to address.

    13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

  1. Cybercriminals adopt AI tools; Ghana must strengthen capacity

    The Cyber Security Authority says cybercriminals are increasingly using AI tools to carry out operations, creating new challenges for law enforcement. The CSA stressed the need for security agencies to continuously upgrade technical skills and capacity-building to combat increasingly sophisticated cybercrime.

    12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Over 10 suspected scam centre kingpins arrested and remanded

    More than 10 suspected kingpins linked to scam centre operations in Ghana have been arrested and remanded, the Cyber Security Authority said. Law enforcement agencies have seized electronic devices for forensic examination as investigations continue to establish the full extent of the activities and identify other individuals involved.

    12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

  1. Ghana's Cyber Security Authority led Operation Blackout, not FBI

    Ghana's Cyber Security Authority has rejected FBI claims about conceiving or commanding a cybercrime operation conducted in Ghana this week, stating that the operation was led and coordinated by Ghanaian authorities with support from multiple local and international agencies, and emphasizing Ghana's sovereignty and constitutional authority.

    9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. CSA asserts Ghana led cybercrime operation against FBI claim

    The Cyber Security Authority has rejected suggestions that the FBI independently planned or executed a recent cybercrime crackdown in Ghana, maintaining that the operation was led and coordinated by Ghanaian authorities with international law enforcement support. The operation, called "Operation Cyber Hunt," resulted in eight arrests and the rescue of 120 people suspected of being trafficked for online fraud.

    9 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. FBI dismantles scam operation in Ghana, arrests 130

    The FBI announced the dismantling of a suspected scam operation in Ghana under 'Operation Blackout', with more than 130 people arrested or detained and nearly US$10 million in identified losses. The operation identified 89 victims and resulted in the seizure of more than 300 electronic devices, according to FBI Director Kash Patel.

    9 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Ghana enacts new Security and Intelligence Act 1168

    Ghana enacted the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026 (Act 1168) to replace the 2000 Act, modernising its security and intelligence architecture through strengthened regional and local governance, clearly defined intelligence agencies, and reinforced oversight of national security.

    8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. FBI dismantles Ghana scam operation targeting US victims

    FBI Director Kash Patel announced that a scam operation in Ghana has been dismantled as part of Operation Blackout, with more than 130 people arrested or detained, nearly US$10 million in identified losses, 89 victims identified, and over 300 devices seized.

    8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Minister mandates cybersecurity compliance for critical infrastructure owners

    The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has stressed that cybersecurity obligations are mandatory for owners of Critical Information Infrastructure, urging them to strengthen governance, appoint accredited cybersecurity leadership, conduct regular audits and vulnerability assessments, and engage only Tier 1 licensed cybersecurity service providers.

    8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Ghana cybersecurity book exhibited at UN crime congress

    Ghana's cybersecurity transformation book, authored by former Cyber Security Authority Director-General Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako, was selected for exhibition at the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi from September 26 to October 1, 2026. The book was chosen following a recommendation by the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice for its documentation of values and resilience in pursuit of just and peaceful societies.

    8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. CSA Ghana calls for stronger cybersecurity collaboration during NCSAM 2026

    The Cyber Security Authority marked its fifth anniversary by opening the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month under the theme of securing Ghana's digital finance ecosystem, with the CSA Director-General urging financial institutions and government agencies to move beyond broad commitments to information-sharing and embed coordinated cyber defence in their daily operations.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. Deputy Interior Minister urges joint action against Ghana's cybercrime

    Ghana's Deputy Minister for the Interior called on security agencies, government institutions, businesses and the public to collaborate in combating cybercrime and protecting the digital financial ecosystem, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity to national security and recommending intelligence-sharing, stronger digital-forensics capabilities and better coordination in investigations.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 4 October

  1. Ghana cybersecurity book displayed at UN crime prevention congress

    A book by former Cyber Security Authority Director-General Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako documenting Ghana's cybersecurity development was exhibited at the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi, attended by over 5,000 participants from about 97 countries.

    4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

  1. Ahantaman Community Bank gains ISO/IEC 27001:2022 cybersecurity certification

    Innovare Limited congratulates Ahantaman Community Bank PLC for attaining ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification and compliance with the Bank of Ghana's Cyber and Information Security Directive 2026. The certification positions the bank as forward-thinking and enables safe digital transformation and expanded digital banking services.

    2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Online fraud represents 47% of Ghana's cybersecurity incidents

    Ghana recorded 3,876 cybersecurity incidents between January and July 2026, with online fraud accounting for 47 per cent of cases, according to the Cyber Security Authority. The CSA Director-General said cyber threats undermine public confidence in digital platforms and could affect financial inclusion, electronic commerce and Ghana's digital transformation agenda.

    2 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 1 October

  1. CSA stresses cybersecurity essential for Ghana's digital economy

    The Cyber Security Authority says digital trust is fundamental to a sustainable digital economy, warning that cyber fraud undermines public confidence in digital platforms and can damage financial inclusion, e-commerce, innovation, and Ghana's digital transformation agenda.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. CSA calls for faster cyber threat intelligence sharing among financial institutions

    The Cyber Security Authority has called for faster sharing of cyber threat intelligence among banks, fintechs, telecommunications companies, regulators and law enforcement agencies to prevent cyberattacks from spreading across Ghana's digital finance ecosystem. The Director-General said institutions must move beyond individual cybersecurity efforts and develop coordinated responses to emerging threats.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. CSA urges Ghanaians to verify money requests amid AI fraud risks

    The Cyber Security Authority's Director-General has warned Ghanaians to verify requests for money and question suspicious messages, calls and images, citing the growing use of artificial intelligence as making online fraud harder to detect. He stressed that citizens should adopt safer online habits and not rely solely on what they see or hear to determine message authenticity.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

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