Cyber Security Authority urges public vigilance against cybercrime in Tamale

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has called on residents of Tamale and the wider public to proactively report suspicious digital activities as part of national efforts to curb the rising wave of cybercrime. Speaking at an event to mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the Northern Regional capital, Dr. Divine Selasi Agbeti emphasized that public vigilance remains the first line of defence against increasingly sophisticated local cybercriminals. The initiative aims to foster a culture of collective security and ensure that users are equipped to identify potential threats before they escalate.

Data released by the authority highlights the growing scale of the threat in Ghana. In 2025, the CSA recorded over 4,600 cybersecurity incidents, which resulted in significant financial losses for individuals and corporate entities. Dr. Agbeti noted that this trend has persisted into 2026, with an observed increase in the frequency of reported incidents. This rise underscores the importance of the current awareness campaign, which focuses on educating the public on how to protect personal data and secure financial transactions from digital exploitation.

To strengthen the national response to these evolving threats, the CSA announced plans to decentralise its operations by establishing new regional offices across the country. These offices are intended to improve incident response times and facilitate more effective ground-level education and outreach programmes. Furthermore, the authority is collaborating with academic institutions, including Tamale Technical University, to enhance cybersecurity training and build a local workforce capable of addressing the nation's digital security challenges.