Small Business Cybersecurity Checklist for Ghana

Cybersecurity for small businesses does not start with expensive tools. It starts with habits and account settings that prevent the most common attacks: stolen WhatsApp accounts, fake payment confirmations, hacked email, and hijacked social profiles.

Protect WhatsApp First

• Turn on two-step verification and use a PIN that is not your birthday.
• Add a recovery email you control.
• Never share verification codes, even with someone claiming to be support.
• Review linked devices weekly and remove anything unfamiliar.

Secure Business Email

Use a dedicated business email where possible. Turn on two-factor authentication. Use a password manager instead of reusing the same password across Gmail, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Paystack, or banking tools.

Verify Payments Properly

Never release goods or start service based only on a screenshot. Confirm mobile money or bank payments inside your official account. Fake screenshots are easy to create and common in local commerce.

Protect Your Public Profiles

Set recovery emails and backup admins for Google Business Profile, Facebook Pages, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Keep a list of who has access. Remove former staff immediately after they leave.

Run a Monthly Exposure Check

Search for your business name, owner name, email, phone, and key social handles. Look for fake pages, wrong phone numbers, leaked information, or suspicious listings. BiVisible's free security check and Identity Radar scan help surface these risks faster.