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GCIF Flags AI Phishing Threat

6 entriesSat, Sep 26 – Sun, Oct 18AI & Data

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  1. Sun, Oct 18LatestUnverified — not yet reviewed

    Social engineering, not hacking, driving MoMo fraud in Ghana – MobileMoney Fintech LTD

    MobileMoney Fintech LTD has stated that social engineering — rather than technical hacking — is now the primary driver of mobile money fraud in Ghana. The finding provides specific threat-vector intelligence relevant to Ghana's fintech operators and complements earlier calls to secure the country's digital payment infrastructure.

  2. Wed, Oct 14Unverified — not yet reviewed

    Ghana Urged to Secure Digital Payment Infrastructure Amid Rising Mobile Money Fraud

    An editorial call has been made to secure Ghana's digital payment infrastructure, citing the rising incidence of mobile money fraud. The push directly extends the pattern of MoMo-related digital crime flagged when scammers impersonated ECG representatives to solicit mobile money payments for fake prepaid meters.

  3. Wed, Oct 7Unverified — not yet reviewed

    Scammers Impersonate ECG to Defraud Customers via Fake Meter Sales and MoMo Calls

    Scammers are targeting Electricity Company of Ghana customers by posing as ECG representatives, soliciting mobile money payments for fake prepaid meter purchases. The fraud extends the pattern of MoMo-related digital crime in Ghana, raising consumer trust and operator security concerns.

  4. Thu, Oct 1Unverified — not yet reviewed

    MTN Ghana Warns SMEs Against Sharing PINs Amid Rising Digital Fraud

    MTN Ghana has directly warned small and medium enterprises against sharing PINs and other authentication credentials, citing rising digital fraud risks. The warning is a practical cybersecurity signal for ecosystem operators and extends Ghana's broader public-education effort on digital threats.

  5. Wed, Sep 30Unverified — not yet reviewed

    GCIF Steps Up Public Education on Cyber Threats in Ghana

    Ghana's Cyber Security Authority's GCIF has launched a public education initiative focused on raising awareness of digital threats across the country. The effort follows GCIF's earlier warning about AI-powered phishing surges targeting local fintechs and digital businesses.

  6. Sat, Sep 26Unverified — not yet reviewed

    Ghana's GCIF Warns of AI-Powered Phishing Surge

    Ghana's Cyber Security Authority's Ghana CSIRT and Investigations Force (GCIF) has cautioned the public and digital businesses about a surge in phishing attacks deployed using artificial intelligence tools. The warning carries direct relevance for local fintechs and digital service operators managing customer data and authentication systems.