Ghana records 3,876 cybersecurity incidents in seven months – Communications Ministry

Ghana recorded 3,876 cybersecurity incidents between January and July 2026, with online fraud accounting for about 47% of the reported cases.

Deputy Minister for Communications, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, said the figures highlight the increasing threat posed by cybercrime at a time when more Ghanaians rely on mobile money, digital banking, fintech platforms and online public services.

He said stronger collaboration among financial institutions, telecommunications operators, fintech companies, regulators and law enforcement agencies was needed to protect users and strengthen confidence in Ghana’s digital finance ecosystem.

“Statistics from the Cyber Security Authority indicate that there were 3,876 cybersecurity incidents recorded between January and July 2026, with online fraud accounting for approximately 47%," he disclosed.

Mr Sukparu said this when he spoke on behalf of the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations at the commemoration of the National Cybersecurity Month on Thursday, October 1.

The 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month is being held under the theme, “Steering Ghana’s digital finance ecosystem, building trust through collaborations and cyber resilience.”

He said Ghana’s increasing adoption of digital financial services had expanded access to banking and other services but also required stronger safeguards against cyber threats.

The Deputy Minister said the scale of cyber threats required a shift from simply responding to attacks to strengthening preventive measures and the country's ability to recover quickly when incidents occur.

“Cyber resilience is measured by our ability to prevent attacks, as well as by how quickly we can detect incidents, contain their effects, protect customers, and restore essential services," he stated.

Mr Sukparu said financial institutions face particular risks because disruptions could affect customers’ funds, livelihoods and confidence in digital transactions.

He therefore called for secure channels through which banks, telecommunications companies, fintech firms, regulators and law enforcement agencies could share relevant threat information and coordinate responses.

He also urged users of mobile money, internet banking and other digital services to protect their credentials, verify payment requests, identify suspicious messages and report suspected fraud through the appropriate channels.

According to him, promoting cyber hygiene alongside digital and financial literacy is essential to equipping schools, businesses, households and communities to use digital services safely.