The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of De Bryan Cyber Care, Bryan Gybson, has emphasized the importance of digital accountability, urging individuals to be more mindful of their online activities and how they handle personal information.
Speaking on the Campus Exclusive show on Radio Univers on Tuesday, 14th October, 2025, he outlined two key steps people can take to protect their social media accounts from hackers — using strong passwords and enabling multi-factor authentication.
He also cautioned against engaging with scammers who pose as telecom officials and request mobile money PINs.
“The first and foremost thing to consider is your password. Do not share it with anyone. Especially in Ghana, where mobile transactions are part of our daily lives, we must ensure our digital keys are protected,” he said.
“Secondly, set up multi-factor authentication, or 2FA. This helps protect your password, email, WhatsApp account, and other social media handles,” he added.
Bryan Gybson further explained that many fraudsters exploit people’s lack of awareness through various tactics, including romance scams, gold scams, and mobile money fraud.
“There are several scams that surface in the country daily — MoMo fraud, romance scams, and online shopping scams are the most common. Even market women, who may not pay much attention to cybersecurity, often fall victim.”
He noted that scammers often use convincing tricks to deceive unsuspecting victims.
“Some scammers pretend there’s a promotion or claim they need to update your PIN. Others act as if they’re helping you reverse a fraudulent withdrawal, only to drain your wallet in the process.”
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Story by Irene Naapog Dontah | univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Erica Odeenyin Odoom
