Global Organised Crime Index says cybercrime is undermining Ghana’s digital sector
A rise in cyber-dependent crimes is undermining Ghana’s growing digital sector and slowing technology adoption, according to the Global Organised Crime Index.
The Global Organised Crime Index report reveals that cyber-dependent crimes are posing a significant threat to Ghana's expanding digital sector, slowing technology adoption, and affecting both businesses and individuals. The report emphasizes that the issue has intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic, with criminals exploiting vulnerabilities, fears, and insecurities through various tactics.
According to the assessment, organized crime groups utilize malware to obtain sensitive information and steal money from individuals and companies. Furthermore, Ghanaian businesses have experienced a higher-than-average rate of botnet and crypto-miner attacks, which not only hamper economic growth but also raise concerns for businesses operating globally.
Botnets are networks of compromised devices that criminals can control, while crypto-miner attacks exploit victims' computing resources to mine cryptocurrency without their consent.
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