cyber crimes Stories

Kenya records surge in cybercrime with 82 per cent targeted, gaming sector most hit - report
Alfred Onyango  |  May 24, 2025

The proportion of Kenyans who were not just targeted but actually fell victim to fraud rose from eight to 11 per cent during the same period.

DCI nabs IT expert in Sh49 million Jambo Pay portal hack
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 14, 2025

The funds were transferred to mobile banking wallets, several bank accounts and till numbers.

Kenya named among countries with highest email account breaches
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 05, 2025

A breach occurs when an email account is accessed without the owner’s permission, which can happen due to reasons such as weak passwords, falling for...

Cyber threats targeting government digital services hit 1.7 billion – ICT Ministry  
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 08, 2024

Cyber Security Director Yunis Omar emphasised the government’s commitment to nationwide digital transformation despite the escalating cybersecurity th...

Search for AI skills, jobs in Kenya hits record high in 2024
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 22, 2024

The report shows that in the eight months to August this year, Kenyans have searched for AI more than ever before.

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