Kenyan President's Official Website Hacked, Attackers Demand 5 BTC Ransom


Kenyan authorities have launched an investigation after President William Ruto's official website was targeted in a cyberattack.
* Attackers briefly breached and defaced President William Ruto's official website.
* The hackers demanded a ransom of 5 Bitcoin (BTC).
* Kenya's ICT Authority immediately activated its cybersecurity incident response protocol.
* Public access to the website has been temporarily restricted to support forensic investigations.
* Authorities said there is currently no evidence of unauthorized access to sensitive data, data leaks, or information loss.
* The government stated that other public digital services and government systems remain secure and fully operational.
* Law enforcement and cybersecurity teams are continuing to investigate the incident.
The attack highlights the growing cybersecurity risks facing government digital infrastructure, with officials prioritizing forensic analysis while emphasizing that critical government systems have not been compromised
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