Samsung debuts Note 9 in silver and brings black model to the US
The Galaxy Note 9 has been out for over a month now, so it’s time for Samsung to get it back in the spotlight with the launch of some new colors. Though weirdly enough, they’re the most standard color options possible: silver and black. At launch, the Note 9 was only available in blue and […]
Upper West REGSEC receives report on Nandom disturbances
The Upper West Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has received a comprehensive report on the clashes that took place in Nandom last month (August). The Chairman of the Committee tasked to investigate the disturbances, Sidney Braimah, presented the report to the Regional Minister, Alhaji Alhassan Sulemana who doubles as the Chairman of REGSEC. Our correspondent Emmanuel […]
Samsung chairman indicted on anti-union charges
More problems for Samsung executives this week, as chairman Lee Sang-hoon is indicted on union sabotage charges. Lee’s not alone — twenty-seven other Samsung employees and partners are also being hit with similar charges. The charges are considered a kind of validation after years of concern over the electronics giant’s approach to organized labor. Lee […]
Ghana drawn in Group B ahead of Rugby Africa Men’s Seven Cup of Nations
The annual rugby sevens tournament involving African nations comes off in Tunisia as Uganda wins two successive cup in two seasons. Ghana has been drawn in Group B ahead of the start of the Rugby Africa Men’s Seven Cup of Nations. Here are the pairings for the 12 teams.
Russian hackers ‘Fancy Bear’ now targeting governments with rootkit malware
Security researchers say that they have found evidence that for the first time Russia-backed hackers are now using a more sophisticated type of malware to target government entities. ESET presented its case Thursday that the hacker group, known as Fancy Bear (or APT28), is using rootkit malware to target its victims. That marks an escalation […]
Help address challenges facing peacekeepers- Minister
This year marks 70 years since the United Nations started deploying peacekeepers to war torn countries to maintain peace and security. Ghana has been a key contributor to the United Nations peace keeping mission. At the ongoing 73rd General Assembly of the United Nations, Ghana’s minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Madam Shirley Ayorkor […]
World Tourism Day at Abetifi in the Kwahu East District of the Eastern Region today, September 27
Today, September 27 is being observed globally as World Tourism Day. In Ghana, the day will be celebrated with a symposium and durbar at Abetifi in the Kwahu East District of the Eastern Region. There will also be other activities such as health walk tours to tourism sites on the Kwahu Ridge and a paragliding […]
Limited voter registration exercise was successful -EC
The EC says the just ended limited voter registration exercise was successful, despite some challenges. Director of Communications at the Commission, Eric Dzakpasu said party agents and stakeholders comported themselves well which made the exercise easier. He denied reports that minors took part in the registration. Mr. Dzakpasu added that the Commission’s next move, is […]
China shuts down 4,000 websites in purge on 'improper values'
China has shut down thousands of websites and online accounts following a three-month campaign against “harmful” content, the state news agency Xinhua has announced. The content, on 4,000 sites, included infringements of copyright and material spreading “improper values, vulgarity or obscenity”, it said. But the purge also appeared to be aimed at platforms offering free […]
Russia to send new anti-aircraft missiles to Syria
Russia is to send new anti-aircraft missiles to Syria, a week after Syrian forces accidentally shot down a Russian aircraft during an Israeli air strike. The S-300 missile defense system will be delivered within two weeks. The Russian reconnaissance plane was downed after Israeli jets attacked targets in Latakia province. Israel, which insisted Syria’s military […]
Knowing your android smart devices
Have you ever wondered how hackers can easily hack your account. It is not magic, sometimes is our own little mistakes. Welcome to Tech Tip from GBCGHANAONLINE to make you aware about how you go by today’s enormous technology. Computers and phones are everywhere. Transistors increasing every 2 years is either you are in or […]
Facebook stops sending staff to help political campaigns
Facebook will no longer send employees to work at the offices of political campaigns during elections, the company has announced. The social network used to offer dedicated staff to political campaigns to help them develop their online advertising campaigns. Donald Trump’s digital director for the 2016 presidential election has said Facebook’s assistance helped him win. […]
Facebook Dating feature launching today in Colombia
Does deeper data produce perfect matches? Facebook is finally ready to find out, starting Thursday with a country-wide test in Colombia of its Dating feature. It’s centered around an algorithm-powered home screen of Suggested romantic matches based on everything Facebook knows about you that other apps don’t. Originally announced at F8 in May, Facebook has […]
Hackers plant credit card stealing malware on local government payment sites
Security firm FireEye has confirmed that a widely used web payment portal used to pay for local government services, like utilities and permits, has been targeted by hackers. Hackers have broken into self-hosted Click2Gov servers operated by local governments across the US, likely using a vulnerability in the portal’s web server that allowed the attacker […]
