{
  "id": 18311518,
  "title": "Ghana urged to strengthen cybersecurity funding amid rise in AI scams and data breaches",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/ghana-urged-to-strengthen-cybersecurity-funding-amid-rise-in-ai-scams",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-05T12:55:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/technology/ghana-urged-to-strengthen/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's health sector has become a target for cyberattacks, with data reportedly being offered on the dark web, according to cybersecurity expert David Gyedu. He highlighted that many hospital scanning systems are imported, raising concerns about data storage and management. Gyedu also pointed out that Ghana lacks a robust policy framework for health data protection. Regarding the increasing threat of AI-generated deepfakes, he explained that a small audio clip can be used to create a convincing clone with over 89% accuracy. This raises concerns about the authenticity of calls from individuals claiming to be loved ones, requesting money. To distinguish between genuine and fake content, Gyedu suggested looking for unnatural mouth movements, dark patches around the chin, and irregular blinking in videos. While Ghana may not be able to eradicate cybercrime entirely, Gyedu urged the government to allocate a dedicated cybersecurity budget, enhance public awareness, and bolster security agencies' resources. He cautioned that a single Cyber Security Authority center in Accra is insufficient for the entire country, given its 16 regions. He concluded by warning the public about the prevalence of scams and fraud, particularly before the festive season.",
  "summary": "By Owusu Emmanuella Akoto Ghana’s health sector has become a target for cyberattacks, with data from a local health institution reportedly being offered on the dark web, while the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) deepfakes is making it increasingly difficult for the public to distinguish between genuine and fake content. Cybersecurity expert and researcher […]",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}