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Kenya probes hack of president's website after bitcoin ransom demand
Kenya's presidential website was compromised on Saturday, with attackers replacing the homepage with a message demanding bitcoin and threatening to release unspecified information about President William Ruto. The incident prompted a government investigation into the unauthorized access.
Why it matters: Government officials and website administrators need to assess whether sensitive data was exfiltrated and review access controls, as compromised government infrastructure signals potential espionage or further attacks targeting state operations.
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