The Business Registration Service (BRS) in Kenya has issued a statement confirming concerns over a potential data breach within its company registry system.
According to official communications from BRS, sensitive information, including company details, directors, and shared information, might have been compromised.
This breach is said to have occurred recently, with some users on sources indicating that data from companies registered between 2015 and 2021 could be at risk.
BRS, which oversees the registration and regulation of companies in Kenya, is actively investigating the scope and impact of this breach.
The agency has urged all affected entities to be vigilant about their data security and to monitor for any unusual activities.
The incident has raised significant concerns about cybersecurity in government institutions, with calls for enhanced measures to protect sensitive corporate information.
BRS has not yet detailed the exact nature of the breach or the number of companies potentially affected but has promised to provide updates as the investigation progresses.
