cybersecurity Stories

Kenya alleges coordinated digital attack, cites AI deepfakes, disinformation
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 16, 2025

The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs alleged that recent online activities targeting the government had shifted from genuine public protests t...

Over 100 cyber attacks targeting key government infrastructure recorded in eight months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 18, 2024

The report also noted the widespread issue of insufficient cybersecurity awareness among the public, which makes citizens vulnerable to risks such as...

Kenya, Rwanda lead region in leveraging technology to revolutionise justice delivery
Amina Wako  |  Dec 11, 2024

The report provides several strategic recommendations aimed at improving justice sector digitisation in Kenya and Rwanda.

Cybercrime on the rise as 80% of Kenyans targeted in first half of 2024 - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 23, 2024

Suspected digital fraud attempts coming from the retail sector were the highest among the industries analysed.

Increased uptake of smartphones in digitisation drive raises cybersecurity threats
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 16, 2024

CA says the increased digitisation is proportionately increasing the incidence of cyber attacks in the country.

Kenya endorses blueprint to guide use of AI in military operations
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 13, 2024

During that first summit, around 60 nations, including China, endorsed a more modest "call to action" without any legal commitments.

Kenya partners with Huawei to boost security of cloud computing infrastructure
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 28, 2024

The PS noted that cybersecurity is a crucial component of national security and a key driver of economic growth and innovation in both the public and...

Banks list cyber risk as topmost concern in innovation in 2023 - CBK
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 07, 2024

Data by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) shows Kenya witnessed increased cyber threats in the three months to December last year, with more...

Kenya strengthens cybersecurity through strategic US partnership
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 23, 2024

Central to this partnership is a joint initiative between the United States, Kenya, and Google to launch a cybersecurity operations platform.

Parliament approves new cybersecurity regulations
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 12, 2024

Law enforcement agencies will provide platforms for anonymous reporting to allow any person to disclose useful information relating to cyber incidents...

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