Tech
Whatsapp account takeover – CSA cautions public against sharing verification codes
The Authority has, however, revealed that it has received over 64 cases of such incidents since April this year.
DL News
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Tech
Police Cybercrime Unit now in all regions
This move forms part of its transformation agenda geared towards a comprehensive reorganization of the unit at the CID Headquarters.
DL News
Tech
US law firm accused of waiting more than a year to inform affected parties about data breach
According to the complaint, Hill Farrer determined that cybercriminals gained unauthorized access to its systems between March 14 and March 18, 2022. The hackers are alleged to have accessed and stole sensitive personal information
LAW.COM
Europe
Pass AI law soon or risk falling behind, MPs warn
The EU could overtake the UK in efforts to make AI safe unless action is taken, members of the Commons Technology Committee said
BBC
Crime
No maritime attacks from 2021 to 2022- Chief of the Naval Staff
He noted that even though six attacks were recorded in 2020 for its vulnerable tuna vessels which led to some kidnappings, strategies implemented by the Naval Command averted this situation
DL News
Crime
L.I. to check online child sexual abuse in the offing
By this law, the country will integrate Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA) into the National Child Protection systems and the wider cybersecurity agenda
DL News
Crime
Online impersonation: GH¢ 49.5 million lost by victims from Jan to July
Online Impersonation or Identity Theft occurs when a malicious actor assumes the identity of a prominent personality
DL News
Africa
US military emails sent to Mali by mistake
Emails intended for the US military's ".mil" domain have, for years, been sent to the west African country which ends with the ".ml" suffix. Some of the emails reportedly contained sensitive information such as passwords, medical records an...
BBC
Business
Staff involvement in fraud at financial institutions saw marginal reduction in 2022 - BoG report
The fraud cases involving staff decreased to 188 in 2022, as compared to 278 in 2021.
DL News
Crime
EOCO, Police arrest Nigerian human trafficking syndicate in Accra
In a statement, EOCO said 47 of the suspects were males, while 2 were females between the ages of 18-34.
DL News
Others
China arrests man for ‘misusing’ ChatGPT in first case of its kind
Man allegedly generated fake news using ChatGPT and then shared it on Chinese social media
The Independent
Tech
Five signs your firm needs to upgrade their case management system
The right case management system software can help your firm stay on top of deadlines, streamline workflows, and provide better client service.
Legal Futures
Business
Existing Cybersecurity service providers have 6 months to apply for a licence – CSA
The implementation of the licensing and accreditation of Cybersecurity Service Providers and other players is in line with sections 4(k), 49, 50, 51, 57, and 59 of the CyberSecurity Act, 2020
DL News
Tech
ChatGPT’s cyber-risks are just coming into focus
While it’s probably too soon to grasp the full extent of cybersecurity problems that these tools could pose, it’s likely that such AI chatbots could soon become the latest targets of bad actors
LAW.COM
Crime
Police arrest 12 over cybercrimes impersonating MPs, Ministers, CEOs, others
Police discovered 973 fake social media accounts were created by the suspects in the names of these prominent persons and corporate entities.
DL News
Africa
Hushpuppi files notice to appeal 11 years’ sentencing for Internet fraud
Mr Abbas was sentenced to 11 years in prison and was ordered to pay $1,732,841 in restitution to two fraud victims.
Peoples Gazette
Courts
Blogger, IT professional in court over publication that caused panic withdrawals
Jeffrey Eppirim Nyame, the blogger has been charged with the publication of false news while Jeremiah Kobina Egyebeng, the I.T Professional, his alleged accomplice faces the charge of abetment. Both have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
ghanaiantimes
Africa
Nigeria: FBI Declares Nigerian Wanted Over Alleged $30 Million Fraud
"Chidozie Collins Obasi of Nigeria is wanted for defrauding N.Y. State out of more than $30 million. Anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts should contact their local FBI office or go to," the tweet read.
AllAfrica
Business
Rural and Community Banks recorded highest rate of staff involvement in fraud cases in 2021 – BoG report
The fraud report presents an overview of fraud typologies recorded in the Banking and SDI sector and Electronic Money Issuers (EMI) sector.
DL News
US
YouTube accused of failing to tackle fake Elon Musk livestream scams
On Tuesday, Elon Musk said YouTube was not tackling "scam ads". YouTube says it removes channels that are reported.
BBC