Kenyan Govt Agency Hacked; Data Being Sold on Dark Web

The Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA) of Kenya has been hacked.

Hackers are reportedly leaking sensitive government data onto the Dark Web following the successful cyberattack and offering live access to MSEA’s backup data.

According to screengrabs shared online, the hackers are also offering access to the agency’s SQL dump, selling the backend for Ksh12,950,000 (USD 100,000). 

The incident has raised questions and concerns over the security of critical government and financial information.

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Details of the Hacked System

MSEA, a government agency tasked with supporting micro and small enterprises, is now facing a potential crisis as private data, including internal records and system access.

According to the shared screengrabs, the hackers claim to have much more private data, along with access to the systems. 

Further, the hacker has referenced the security of NLSBanking.com, which is responsible for providing financial software solutions to over 20 financial institutions across Africa and Asia.

These institutions, including notable banks like Nic Bank, National Bank of Kenya, and Sidian Bank, use NLS Banking’s software to manage various banking services such as Internet, mobile banking, ATM, pos services, and credit services.

The selling of such sensitive data could compromise not only the privacy of MSEA clients but also the integrity of the financial services provided across various institutions in Africa.

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Previous Govt Hacking Instances

In a separate incident, a hacker took over the X account of the Ministry of Health (MoH) on Sunday, September 1, publishing posts on behalf of the ministry. 

The unknown hackers posted that the ministry’s PS Mary Muthoni Muriuki and other members of the health fraternity were seeking contributions from Kenyans. 

The funds, noted in the post, would go towards the development of projects at ACK St Mathews Church community.

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