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Cyber security in the spotlight as hackers infiltrate defence account

Attacks on KDF Twitter account and others have put the country’s cyber security in the spotlight. PHOTO | FILE

What you need to know:

  • @Anon_0x03 declared allegiance to Anonymous, a movement of  Internet hacktivists and activists.
  • One of the vulnerabilities in the government’s online and digital presence is the level of decentralisation

Hacker’s attack on Kenya’s defence social media account among others has turned the spotlight on the country’s readiness in dealing with cyber security even as the government adopts digital platforms in service provision.

On Sunday, the Twitter account for the Kenya Defence Forces was breached along with that of the military spokesperson Emmanuel Chirchir. KDF took back control of the handles on Monday morning only to have them infiltrated again hours later.