Cybersecurity Alert: Ramsys InfoSolutions CEO Warns Young People About Digital Footprints
The Chief Executive Officer of Ramsys InfoSolutions, Emmanuel Arthur, has urged young people to exercise greater caution in their online activities, warning that every action performed on the internet leaves a digital footprint that could have lasting consequences.
Speaking during the third day of the 2026 Leadership Diary Training Program (LDTP) Accra Chapter, Mr. Arthur stressed that digital safety is no longer optional but an essential life skill in an era where cyber threats continue to evolve. “There is no privacy with this device,” he said while holding up a smartphone, explaining that “this phone is as public as a man bathing around Circle Roundabout.”
Addressing cybersecurity, Mr. Arthur cautioned participants against underestimating the tactics employed by cybercriminals, noting that weak passwords and poor online security practices often provide easy access to personal information.
He explained how malicious actors exploit vulnerabilities through password-cracking tools and malware, urging participants to adopt stronger security habits to safeguard their digital identities.
“The world is aggressively changing, and if you don’t pay attention as a young person, you’ll be shocked,” he warned.
Mr. Arthur also devoted attention to the permanence of digital footprints, cautioning participants against assuming that deleted files disappear forever. He explained that images, videos and other digital content often remain recoverable through forensic technologies, making it important to think carefully before sharing information online.
“Don’t let that thing called delete deceive you. There is nothing like delete in this era,” he said, adding that “everything you have actually done in your life on this drive is still here.”
Touching on the growing trend of sharing intimate images and videos through digital platforms, the technology expert strongly discouraged participants from creating or distributing explicit content, regardless of how much they trust the recipient.
Responsible digital citizens
He explained that once such material is shared digitally, the owner loses complete control over where it may end up, exposing victims to blackmail, extortion and long-term reputational damage. “You have actually embedded your picture on a digital drive forever,” Mr. Arthur cautioned as he urged participants to protect both their dignity and their future.
He further encouraged participants to become responsible digital citizens by thinking critically before posting, clicking unfamiliar links or granting applications unnecessary access to their personal information.
According to him, practising good cyber hygiene and maintaining a healthy level of scepticism online are among the most effective ways to reduce exposure to cyber threats. He reminded participants that safeguarding one’s digital identity requires intentional daily habits rather than occasional precautions. “Technology is changing at the speed of light, and we have to catch up,” he said, stressing that staying informed is one of the strongest defenses against emerging cyber risks.
Mr. Arthur concluded by urging participants to use technology responsibly while embracing its enormous potential for innovation and personal growth. He encouraged them not to fear digital transformation but to understand the responsibilities that come with living and working in an increasingly connected world. “Don’t fear technology. Understand the age,” he said, challenging participants to build digital habits that would protect both their personal lives and their professional futures.
Written by Samuel Nii Adjetey
