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  "id": 5307666,
  "title": "2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month launched to build digital trust",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/2026-national-cyber-security-awareness-month-launched-to-build",
  "topic": "tech",
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  "published": "2026-09-03T10:39:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
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    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/2026-national-cyber-security-awareness-month-launched-to-build-digital-trust/"
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  "account": "The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) of Ghana, in collaboration with public and private sector partners, has initiated the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). The month-long campaign, from October 1 to 31, 2026, focuses on building trust through collaboration and cyber resilience to safeguard Ghana's expanding digital finance ecosystem. The launch took place at CalBank's head office in Accra, with CSA Director-General Mr. Divine Selase Agbeti highlighting the increasing cyber risks associated with the rapid growth of digital financial services. Fraud cases surged by 48% in 2025 compared to the previous year, with online fraud accounting for nearly half of the reported cybersecurity incidents. CSA emphasized that cybersecurity should be a shared priority, urging financial institutions, fintechs, and payment service providers to procure cybersecurity services from licensed providers. Deputy Minister Hon. Mohammed Adams Sukparu outlined five strategic pillars for NCSAM 2026, aiming to strengthen Ghana's digital economy and build confidence in digital financial services.",
  "summary": "The Cyber Security Authority (CSA), together with key public and private-sector partners, has launched the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), calling for stronger collaboration to secure Ghana’s rapidly expanding digital finance ecosystem.The month-long campaign, running from October 1 to 31, 2026, is being held under the theme ‘Securing Ghana’s Digital Finance Ecosystem:…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Joy Business",
        "title": "2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month launched to build digital trust",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/2026-national-cyber-security-awareness-month-launched-to-build-5309344",
        "published": "2026-09-03T10:39:28.000Z"
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  "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."
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