… Divine Selase Agbeti, said the theme reflects the growing cyber risks accompanying the rapid expansion of digital financial services.Citing the BoG’s 2025 Fraud Report, Mr. …
… Speaking at the event, CSA Director-General, Mr Divine Selase Agbeti, said the theme reflects the growing cyber risks accompanying the rapid expansion of digital financial services. …
… The Director‑General of the CSA, Mr Divine Selase Agbeti, said the national Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT‑GH) recorded 3,876 incidents during the period, of which 1,818 cases, representing about 47 per cent, were linked to online fraud. …
… workshop, held under the theme “Media as a Strategic Partner in Preventive and Early Warning in Ghana,” brought together stakeholders including the National Security Coordinator, COP Abdul-Osman Razak, and the Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority, Divine Selase Agbeti …
… Acting Director-General Divine Selase Agbeti has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to enhancing reporting, response, and data-driven threat analysis in the fight against online child sexual exploitation and abuse. …
The Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Divine Selase Agbeti, has announced plans to establish a Cybersecurity Press Corps to strengthen accurate and responsible reporting on cyber threats in Ghana. …
… The Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Divine Selase Agbeti, also emphasised the need for collaboration, warning that cybercrime had evolved into a sophisticated threat involving organised networks. …
… Other speakers include the Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority, Divine Selase Agbeti; ACDT Board representative Emmanuel Agyare; and the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Ghana, HE Pavel Bílek, who are expected to highlight the importance of international cooperati …
… Divine Selase Agbeti, has positioned Ghana at the centre of continental cybersecurity discussions at the Cyber and Information Security Exhibition and Conference (CAISEC)2026 in Cairo. …
The Cyber Security Authority and key public and private-sector partners launched the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month under the theme "Securing Ghana's Digital Finance Ecosystem: Building Trust Through Collaboration and Cyber Resilience," running from October 1 to 31, 2026. The campaign aims to strengthen cybersecurity and combat cyber-enabled fraud in Ghana's digital finance sector, with officials noting that fraud cases across banks and payment service providers increased 48 percent from 2024 to 2025.
The Cyber Security Authority and key public and private-sector partners launched the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month under the theme "Securing Ghana's Digital Finance Ecosystem: Building Trust Through Collaboration and Cyber Resilience," running from October 1 to 31, 2026. The campaign aims to strengthen cybersecurity and combat cyber-enabled fraud in Ghana's digital finance sector, with officials noting that fraud cases across banks and payment service providers increased 48 percent from 2024 to 2025.
The Ghana Association of Banks and the Cyber Security Authority launched the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month in Accra, emphasizing banks' role as frontline partners in combating financial fraud through trust, intelligence-sharing with regulators and among themselves, and shared responsibility between institutions and customers.
The Cyber Security Authority reported that 1,818 of 3,876 cybersecurity incidents recorded between January and July 2026 involved online fraud. The Director-General attributed the trend to rapid adoption of digital financial services outpacing cybersecurity awareness and protective measures.
The Deputy Presidential Spokesperson warned that failure to maintain information integrity could amplify social divisions and expose Ghana to security threats, citing a pattern in Sahel countries where information manipulation weakened public trust in institutions.
The National Security Coordinator has called on journalists to practise responsible reporting through accurate verification, fair coverage, and a focus on accountability rather than sensationalism, saying the media forms part of the country's security architecture and serves as an important source of open-source intelligence.
Child Online Africa is calling on parents, caregivers, and policymakers to prioritise children's voices in addressing digital abuse as Ghana observes National Children's Day 2026. The organisation emphasises that genuine protection requires listening to young people themselves and encourages participation in the Children's Internet Governance Forum, where children can learn about online safety and contribute to discussions about internet governance.
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) announced plans to establish a Cybersecurity Press Corps to build capacity among journalists for improved public awareness of cyber risks and online scams in Ghana. The initiative is part of the National Community Media Cyber Capacity Building Project, implemented by the CSA in partnership with the Africa Centre for Digital Transformation and funded by the Government of the Czech Republic.
The Deputy Minister for Communication launched the National Community Media Cyber Capacity Building Project to equip community media practitioners with skills to educate the public on cyber hygiene, online safety, and digital fraud prevention, particularly in rural and underserved communities. The initiative aims to address cybersecurity challenges including mobile money fraud, identity theft, and misinformation through collaboration among government, media, security agencies and local communities.
A national initiative to strengthen cybersecurity capacity of community media practitioners will launch on August 3, implemented by the Africa Centre for Digital Transformation in partnership with the Cyber Security Authority, with Czech Republic embassy support. The project aims to equip journalists, editors, broadcasters and bloggers with skills to report on cybersecurity issues, combat misinformation, and promote digital safety.
Ghana's Cyber Security Authority Director-General delivered a keynote address and chaired the inaugural Arab-Africa Cybersecurity Roundtable at the Cyber and Information Security Exhibition and Conference in Cairo, calling for stronger regional collaboration and coordinated responses to cyber threats.
The Director-General of Ghana's Cyber Security Authority, Divine Selase Agbeti, led discussions at the Cyber and Information Security Exhibition and Conference 2026 in Cairo and received a Special Achievement Award. He chaired the inaugural Arab-Africa Cybersecurity Roundtable, where participants from both regions agreed to deepen collaboration on threat intelligence sharing, cyber diplomacy, and critical infrastructure protection.
Nigeria's team "Error" won the 4th ECOWAS Regional Cybersecurity Hackathon 2026, organised by the ECOWAS Commission and Ghana's Cyber Security Authority in Accra, securing the $10,000 grand prize. The four-day event brought together cybersecurity professionals from 12 ECOWAS member states who developed solutions to regional cybersecurity challenges including ransomware, phishing, and fraud.