Anti-Fraud specialist flags increasing risks in online transactions
Isaac Obour, Anti-Fraud Expert and Fraud Examiner, warned on Wednesday, April 1, on JoyNews AM Show that "cybercrime has become a major and growing threat, driven by the rapid shift to digital transactions and increased reliance on internet-based systems." He said the scale and complexity of cybercrime make it a critical issue.
Mr. Obour explained that cybercrime covers "any crime that is committed through… any computer system or network or any related tools." He broke down cybercrime into two main categories - cyber-enabled crimes and cyber-dependent crimes. He noted that international bodies like Interpol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation continue to track cybercrime trends. He said that business email compromise is at the top when you talk of figures. He highlighted the vulnerability of users as digital financial services expand across the continent.
Mr. Obour called for a layered approach to cybersecurity, combining technical safeguards with better user habits. He urged victims to report incidents promptly to authorities such as the Ghana Police Service Cyber Crime Unit.
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Fraud Examiner Isaac Obour has raised concerns about the surge in cybercrime due to the increasing reliance on digital platforms - a trend that demands urgent attention. He notes that the convenience of online transactions has made fraud and cybercrime a significant issue.
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