Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) are urging stronger partnerships between government, private sector players, and citizens in the fight against cybercrime, as the country experiences a worrying spike in online threats.
The call comes after fresh CSA data showed cybercrime cases jumped from 1,317 in the first half of 2024 to 2,008 over the same period this year. Online fraud, cyberbullying, and blackmail topped the list of incidents, with financial losses climbing to GH₵14.94 million—a 17% increase year-on-year.
Launching the 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Month on Wednesday, September 3, CSA Director-General Divine Selasi Agbeti said safeguarding Ghana’s digital space is now a matter of national security.
“This year’s campaign is about building a safe, informed, and accountable digital space. Public trust is the foundation of our digital transformation, and that means stronger defenses, smarter use of technology, and responsible behaviour online,” he noted.
CID Director-General, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, called for more government investment in cybersecurity infrastructure and legal frameworks while urging businesses and citizens not to stay silent when attacked.
“Technology is moving faster than our security systems, and unless we build capacity and report incidents quickly, criminals will always be a step ahead,” she warned.
The month-long campaign will focus on raising public awareness, promoting safe digital habits, and encouraging ethical technology use as Ghana intensifies its digitalisation agenda.
