Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has sounded the alarm on the country’s escalating cybercrime crisis, warning of growing threats to both online safety and national security.
Recent figures released by the CSA reveal a sharp spike in reported cybercrime cases—from 1,317 in the first half of 2024 to 2,008 in the same period of 2025.
The most prevalent offenses include online fraud (36%), cyberbullying (25%), and online blackmail (14%). Financial losses resulting from these crimes have also surged by 17% year-on-year, reaching GH₵14.94 million. Notably, online fraud and impersonation alone account for more than 90% of these losses.
At the launch of the 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Month, held on Wednesday, September 3, CSA Director-General Divine Selasi Agbeti emphasized the urgent need to make online safety a national priority as digitalization deepens in Ghana. “Concerns over data security and online privacy are growing, which in turn breeds distrust and undermines national security efforts. This year’s awareness month will address these concerns and promote the ethical use of technology,” he stated.
Themed “Building a Safe, Informed, and Accountable Digital Space,” this year’s awareness campaign aims to educate the public on digital risks and responsible behavior online.
Joining the call for action, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, advocated for increased government investment in cybersecurity infrastructure and enforcement. She urged the private sector to strengthen its own defenses and to report cyber incidents without delay. “Silence empowers criminals, but collaboration helps us all,” Donkor remarked.
As cyber threats continue to mount, authorities are rallying government, business, and the public to work together to secure Ghana’s digital future.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
