The Government of Kenya experienced a cyberattack that defaced multiple ministry websites with racist and extremist messages, leading to temporary disruptions. Meanwhile, Somalia reported a breach of its e-Visa system, potentially exposing personal data of thousands; investigations are ongoing for both incidents. #KenyanGovernment #SomaliaEvisa #Cyberattack #DataBreach #PublicSectorSecurity
Keypoints
- The Kenyan government websites were defaced with racist and white supremacist messages.
- The attack was attributed to a group calling itself “PCP@Kenya”.
- In Somalia, a breach of the e-Visa system possibly exposed personal details of applicants.
- Neither incident has claimed responsibility, and sensitive government systems remain unaffected.
- Authorities are actively investigating and monitoring the affected systems for further threats.
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