Cybersecurity incidents resulted in over GH₵209m in losses between January and September – CSA
Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Dr Divine Selasi Agbeti, has said a total of 4,938 cybersecurity incidents were recorded in the country between January and September this year, resulting in financial losses exceeding GH¢209.7 million,
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) in Ghana reported that 4,938 cybersecurity incidents occurred between January and September of this year, leading to financial losses exceeding GH¢209.7 million. This represents a significant increase, more than ninefold, compared to the previous year's losses of GH¢22.5 million incurred from 4,604 incidents.
Dr. Divine Selasi Agbesi, the Director-General of CSA, emphasized during a Northern Regional Cybersecurity Awareness campaign in Tamale that human error and social engineering were the primary causes of these incidents, accounting for 60 to 95 percent of cases. The campaign, part of the National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, aimed at raising awareness about emerging cyber threats and promoting responsible digital behavior.
The CSA is establishing a zonal office in Tamale to enhance cybersecurity awareness, incident reporting, and response across northern Ghana. Dr. Agbesi urged individuals and institutions to strengthen their cybersecurity measures, particularly in mobile money, internet banking, and digital wallets, warning against fraudulent investment schemes, impersonation, and attempts to obtain sensitive personal information.
He also encouraged the public to report suspected cybercrime incidents to the CSA through its 24-hour short code 292. The Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf John, highlighted online investment fraud, mobile money scams, and fake employment offers as prevalent cybercrime threats in the region, emphasizing the need for stronger collaboration among the CSA, Ghana Police Service, and other security agencies to combat these threats.
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