The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) says a growing number of Ghanaians are falling victim to social engineering and sharing WhatsApp verification codes with malicious actors.
This has led to about 187 cases recorded since 2023, it said in a statement. “Malicious actors disguise themselves as familiar contacts or as authoritative figures (typically as administrators of Groups the eventual victim is part of). They craft persuasive messages to lure their targets to disclose their verification codes.”
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Source: Accra Times
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