{"id":175158,"date":"2024-04-25T11:56:37","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T11:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/04\/25\/mastercard-stakeholders-team-up-against-cyber-threats\/"},"modified":"2024-04-25T11:56:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T11:56:37","slug":"mastercard-stakeholders-team-up-against-cyber-threats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/04\/25\/mastercard-stakeholders-team-up-against-cyber-threats\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastercard, Stakeholders Team Up Against Cyber Threats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Key stakeholders at the second edition of the Mastercard Fraud and Cyber Resilience Forum<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mastercard recently concluded the second edition of the Fraud and Cyber Resilience Forum event in Accra.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s event provided a vital platform for stakeholders to converge and address pressing cybersecurity challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Building on the success of last year\u2019s inaugural event, the second edition saw increased interest and participation, with experts and professionals gathering to discuss and tackle the evolving cyber risks faced by organizations in today\u2019s digital landscape.<\/p>\n<p>With cybercrime on the rise, including identity theft and phishing, Mastercard prioritizes fraud prevention and cybersecurity worldwide, including in Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>This commitment becomes even more critical given that Ghana recorded GH\u00a249.5 million in direct financial losses through cyber fraud activities between January and June of 2023, highlighting the need for concerted efforts to safeguard the financial services industry and government from attacks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn Ghana, the proliferation of digital services has brought unprecedented convenience to consumers and businesses alike. However, with this increased connectivity comes an alarming rise in cyber threats, posing significant risks to both financial institutions and their consumers,\u201d said Bossman Kwapong, Mastercard Country Director for Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn light of these challenges, Mastercard recognizes the critical role it plays in fortifying Ghana\u2019s digital infrastructure. Hosting events like the Fraud and Cyber Resilience Forum is not just a proactive measure\u2014it\u2019s a necessary step towards enhancing awareness, collaboration, and resilience within the Ghanaian ecosystem,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The forum delved into the most recent tactics employed by cybercriminals, their targeted assets, and the underlying motivations behind their attacks. With a particular emphasis on the financial services sector, the forum provided an extensive examination of the local cyber threat environment, recent instances of fraud, and effective strategies to mitigate vulnerabilities that could affect business profitability.<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders at the event expressed a shared commitment to fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and proactive measures to mitigate cyber risks within Ghana\u2019s financial ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p><strong>By Samuel Boadi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key stakeholders at the second edition of the Mastercard Fraud and Cyber Resilience Forum \u00a0 Mastercard recently concluded the second edition of the Fraud and Cyber Resilience Forum event in Accra. This year\u2019s event provided a vital platform for stakeholders to converge and address pressing cybersecurity challenges. 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