Africa · Eastern Key Facts —Incident. Hackers defaced president.go.ke on 18 July 2026, replacing official content with insults and a ransom note. —Ransom. Attackers demanded 5 Bitcoin, approximately KSh 41.3 million or US$320,000, threatening to leak unspecified information. —Response. ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo Gitau confirmed the site was restricted for containment and forensic analysis, stating no sensitive data was compromised. —Restoration. The website was functioning normally again by the following day, though no group has claimed responsibility. —Context. Kenya recorded 3 billion cyberattacks in early 2026 alone, with government …
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Kenya Ransomware Attack Hits Presidency Site for $320,000
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July 20, 2026
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