Hijacked WhatsApp/Facebook accounts are used to impersonate owners and request urgent MoMo loans from contacts.
Enable 2FA on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram etc today!
#AccountSecurity#WhatsAppSafety#NCSAM2026
Reusing passwords across shopping and banking sites leave all accounts vulnerable if one is breached.
It's also good to use a password managers (e.g Last Pass)
#PasswordManager#CyberSecurityTips#NCSAM2026
Tips for protecting your documents before uploading to cloud services:
1. Encrypt the File Before Uploading
2. Avoid Web-Based "Quick Lock" Sites for Deeply Sensitive Data.
Use strong, unique passwords for your email and cloud accounts!
#CloudSecurity#DataProtection#NCSAM2026
The risks of downloading unverified APK loan apps that demand access to contact lists and photo galleries to blackmail borrowers are public harassment and data harvesting.
Only borrow from Bank of Ghana licensed financial institutions and apps!
#SafeLending#BoG#DigitalFinance
Why Does a Calculator Need Your Contacts? π
Rogue or fake loan apps harvest personal data for extortion.
Check your phone settings today and revoke unnecessary app permissions!
#AppPermissions#PrivacyFirst#NCSAM2026
Avoid sharing photos of Ghana Cards, passports, or payment cards on social media or with unverified online vendors.
Protect your identityβnever post unblurred ID documents online!
#IdentityTheft#GhanaCardSafety#DataPrivacy
Today's awareness centres on ATM & POS Machine Hygiene.
Tag a friend who shops frequently with debit/credit cards!
#CardSafety#POSSecurity#NCSAM2026
Fraudsters create fake emergencies ('Your account will be blocked in 10 minutes!'). Composure is your best defense.
Stop, verify, and think before taking action on emergency money requests.
#SocialEngineering#ThinkBeforeYouClick#CyberAware
Ever heard of SIM swap fraud? That's how criminals hijack phone numbers to intercept OTPs. That sudden, prolonged 'No Service' could mean a SIM swap in progress.
Contact your provider (with another phone) immediately if your connection drops unexpectedly for hours.
SMS alerts impersonating banks/telcos prompting users to 'update account details' via web links are ways fraudsters normally get hold of a victim's account.
Look out for suspicious links!
#Smishing#PhishingAwareness#DigitalSafety
When executing MoMo transfers or checking bank balances resist using open, unencrypted Wi-Fi networks in public places. We recommend cellular data.
Save this post for your next trip out!
#PublicWiFiAlert#MobileBankingSafety#NCSAM2026
Ever noticed fraudsters send fake SMS notifications of money credited, followed by an urgent call asking for a refund?
Always check your actual account balance via official USSD (*170# for MTN, *110# for T-cash & AT Cash) or app before sending money back!
Activating 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) or biometric sign-ins (fingerprint/Face ID) on bank apps and digital wallets ensures an extra layer of protection to your assets.
Have you turned on 2FA on your banking apps yet? Comment 'YES' or 'HELP' below!
#2FA#SecureBanking
PINs are meant to be kept private and off the 'easy-guess' vibe.
It is strongly advised against birthdays, year of birth, or sequential numbers (e.g, 1111, 1234) as your PIN.
Change PINs quarterly and variate it with different characters.
#MoMoSafety#KeepPINPrivate#NCSAM2026
Gear up for the NCSAM 2026! π₯ π±π‘
The National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NSCAM), a month-long campaign organized by the @CSAGhana , comes off in October, to promote digital safety and combat cyber threats.
Keep tabs as we share tips on keeping you #CyberSmart