Tag: Cyber Security Authority
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Ghana loses GHS 49.5 million to cyber fraud in nine months
Ghana has reported a loss of GHS 49.5 million in the first nine months of the year due to cyber fraud activities, according to the Cyber Security Authority. The revelation establishes the pressing need to intensify efforts to combat cybercrime and safeguard the digital landscape. The Cyber Security Authority is actively working on implementing a…
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Over 420 suspected loan app operators arrested
Over 420 suspects engaged in loan app operations have been arrested. The Cyber Security Authority, in partnership with the Bank of Ghana and the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), launched a swoop as part of a combined Cyber security committee operation, which resulted in the arrest of the suspects. The joint operation involved a…
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Cyber Security Authority mandate critical to country’s development – Joseph Cudjoe
The Minister for Public Enterprises, Hon. Joseph Cudjoe has indicated that the increasing rate of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure across the globe make the mandate of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) the most vital institution of the State given the current direction to digitalise all sectors of the economy. According to him, the CSA is…
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Cyber Security Authority commences licensing and accreditation regime
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has announced the commencement of the process of licensing Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSPs), accreditation of Cybersecurity Establishments (CEs) and Cybersecurity Professionals (CPs). This is in pursuant to the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038), sections 4(k), 49, 50, 51, 57 and 59, which mandates the Authority to regulate the above activities.…
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BoG, CSA deepen collaboration to fight cyber threats
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) have agreed to improve collaboration and timely information flow to facilitate incident reporting and information sharing on cybersecurity issues. The two institutions have also committed to collaborate more closely on cyber and information security related matters and to provide each other with all the…