Reports indicate that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Kenya’s official X account has been compromised.
Hackers have taken control, using the account to promote cryptocurrency schemes. This incident follows a trend of high-profile account hacks in Kenya, raising concerns about cybersecurity.
Efforts are underway to regain full control of the account. The DCI has not made an official statement at the time of this report, but posts on X suggest that the organisation is aware of the situation and is actively working to mitigate the damage.
This incident mirrors other recent hacks in Kenya, including those of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the U.S., highlighting a broader issue of account security on social media platforms.
The hacking has sparked conversations on X about the security of government accounts and the implications for public trust.
There’s a mix of concern and humour among Kenyans, with some suggesting using the hacked account for political statements like #RutoMustGo.
The incident spotlights the necessity for powerful cybersecurity measures, including two-factor authentication, which was not enabled for the SEC account during its compromise.
SECURITY ALERT!
For some moment this evening, we experienced a cyber-attack on the DCI digital platforms (X and Facebook), but have since regained full control.
During the short period, the cyber criminals who attempted to take over the accounts posted the information captured on… pic.twitter.com/X2IEw4h1Ci— DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) February 9, 2025
