Ghana Government Official Website Hacked

Ghanaian government officials have confirmed that the official government website has been attacked by some hackers. The unknown hackers are said to have taken control of the electronic portal, www.ghana.gov.gh.

Deputy Communications Minister, Felix Kwakye Ofosu confirmed this to an Accra-based radio station on Wednesday, January 21, 2015.

Mr. Kwakye Ofosu said they were notified of the situation early Wednesday.

“It is true…our attention was drawn to it earlier this morning,” the Deputy Minister said.

He also said investigations have begun, to find the persons behind the virtual attack and that the Information Services Department (ISD) and the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) have been tasked to regain access to the portal with immediate effect.

- Sahara Report