The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has launched the 2025 edition of the National Cyber Security Awareness Month NCSAM, with a renewed call for collective responsibility in ensuring a safer and more accountable digital environment. The launch took place at the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre GIPC Auditorium, led by Minister Samuel Nartey George.
This year's campaign, themed "Building a Safe, Informed, and Accountable Digital Space," focuses on tackling misinformation, disinformation, and deepfake manipulation, while urging both citizens and institutions to adopt stronger cyber hygiene practices. The initiative comes as Ghana's digital adoption continues to grow, with 24.3 million citizens online and nearly eight million active social media identities, placing the country 15th globally in social media penetration.
Despite these gains, cybercrime remains a significant threat. According to the Cyber Security Authority CSA, Ghana recorded financial losses of GHS 23.3 million in 2024, with an additional GHS 14.9 million lost in the first half of 2025 through fraud, blackmail, and unauthorized access. Reported incidents rose from 1,317 cases in the first half of 2024 to 2,008 during the same period in 2025. Online fraud accounted for 36 of cases, followed by cyberbullying at 25, online blackmail at 14, unauthorized access at 12, and data disclosure at 9.
