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Chinese hackers attacked Kenyan government as debt strains grew

04 Apr 2024  |  dfa.co.za
Chinese hackers conducted a prolonged cyber espionage campaign against Kenya's government, targeting key ministries and state institutions over several years. The attacks, which included a breach of Kenya's National Intelligence Service, were believed to be partly motivated by China's interest in Kenya's debt repayment strategies, as Kenya is a significant part of China's Belt and Road Initiative. Despite denials from China's foreign ministry and embassy in Britain, cybersecurity research and technical data analysis suggest the involvement of a Chinese state-linked hacking group known as BackdoorDiplomacy. The campaign's focus on Kenya underscores China's use of espionage to monitor economic and strategic interests abroad.

Seychelles declares emergency after explosion and flooding

08 Dec 2023  |  sightmagazine.com.au
An explosion at the CCCL explosives store on the Seychelles' main island Mahe caused extensive damage to the Providence Industrial area. President Wavel Ramkalawan declared a state of emergency due to the explosion and major destruction from flooding triggered by heavy rains, which resulted in three fatalities. The public was advised to stay home, schools were closed, and only essential service workers and travelers were allowed to move freely. Despite the emergency, the international airport and ferries between islands remained operational for tourists.

Chinese hackers attacked Kenyan government as debt strains grew

24 May 2023  |  investing.com
Chinese hackers targeted the Kenyan government in a series of digital intrusions against key ministries and state institutions, aiming to gain information on debt owed to Beijing. The campaign, linked to China's espionage efforts, spanned years and included attacks on the presidential office and Kenya's main spy agency. Despite denials from China's foreign ministry and embassy in Britain, technical data and cybersecurity research reports suggest the involvement of a Chinese state-linked hacking team known as BackdoorDiplomacy. The attacks coincided with Kenya's growing financial strains due to servicing external debt, much of it owed to China. The Kenyan government claimed no successful breaches, while cybersecurity firms confirmed the hackers' identity and state sponsorship.

Chinese hackers attacked Kenyan government as debt strains grew

24 May 2023  |  ca.sports.yahoo.com
Chinese hackers targeted the Kenyan government in a series of digital intrusions against key ministries and state institutions, with the aim of gaining information on debt owed to Beijing. The campaign lasted for years and included attacks on the presidential office and Kenya's main spy agency. China's foreign ministry and embassy denied any involvement, while Kenya's presidential office claimed no attempts were successful. The hacks were part of a three-year campaign that began in late 2019 and continued until at least 2022, focusing on Kenya's debt situation. The group responsible, known as 'BackdoorDiplomacy', is linked to the Chinese state and has a history of furthering Chinese diplomatic strategy through cyber espionage.

Exclusive-Chinese Hackers Attacked Kenyan Government As Debt Strains Grew

24 May 2023  |  ibtimes.com
Chinese hackers targeted the Kenyan government in a series of digital intrusions against key ministries and state institutions, with the aim of gaining information on Kenya's debt to Beijing. The campaign lasted for years and included attacks on the presidential office and Kenya's main spy agency. China's foreign ministry and embassy denied any involvement, while Kenya's presidential office claimed no attempts were successful. The attacks were part of a broader pattern of Chinese espionage to monitor economic and strategic interests abroad. The hacking group, known as BackdoorDiplomacy, is linked to the Chinese state and has targeted various governments and institutions globally.

Chinese hackers attacked Kenyan government as debt strains grew

24 May 2023  |  wiky.com
Chinese hackers targeted the Kenyan government in a series of digital intrusions against key ministries and state institutions, with the aim of gaining information on Kenya's debt to Beijing. The campaign lasted for years and included attacks on the presidential office and Kenya's main spy agency. The intrusions were part of China's efforts to monitor and protect its economic and strategic interests abroad. Despite accusations, China denies any involvement in the cyberattacks. The situation highlights the growing financial strain on Kenya due to external debt, much of which is owed to China.

Chinese hackers attacked Kenyan government as debt strains grew

24 May 2023  |  wtaq.com
Chinese hackers targeted the Kenyan government in a series of digital intrusions against key ministries and state institutions, aiming to gather information on Kenya's debt to Beijing. The campaign, linked to China's state-sponsored group BackdoorDiplomacy, spanned years and included attacks on the presidential office and Kenya's main spy agency. China's foreign ministry and embassy denied the allegations, while Kenya's presidential office claimed no attempts were successful. The intrusions coincided with Kenya's growing financial strains and efforts to manage debt repayments, including a temporary moratorium from China.

Exclusive: Chinese hackers attacked Kenyan government as debt strains grew

24 May 2023  |  whbl.com
Chinese hackers targeted the Kenyan government in a digital espionage campaign that focused on ministries and state institutions, with an aim to gather information on Kenya's debt to China. The campaign, which lasted for years, included attacks on the presidential office and Kenya's main spy agency. China's foreign ministry and embassy denied the accusations, while Kenya's presidential office claimed no hacking attempts were successful. The attacks were part of China's efforts to monitor and protect its economic and strategic interests abroad. The hacking group, known as BackdoorDiplomacy, is linked to the Chinese state and has a history of targeting governments to further Chinese diplomatic strategy.

Exclusive-Chinese hackers attacked Kenyan government as debt strains grew

24 May 2023  |  927thevan.com
Chinese hackers targeted the Kenyan government in a series of digital intrusions against key ministries and state institutions, aiming to gather information on Kenya's debt to Beijing. The campaign, linked to China's state-sponsored hacking group BackdoorDiplomacy, spanned years and targeted eight Kenyan ministries, including the presidential office. Despite denials from China's foreign ministry and embassy in Britain, technical data and cybersecurity research reports suggest the intrusions were part of China's efforts to monitor its economic and strategic interests abroad. The attacks, which began in late 2019 and continued until at least 2022, included a significant breach of Kenya's National Intelligence Service's email server. The motive for the attacks appears to be related to Kenya's management of debt payments, as the country faces financial strains exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chinese hackers attacked Kenyan government as debt strains grew

24 May 2023  |  hot96.com
Chinese hackers targeted the Kenyan government in a series of digital intrusions against key ministries and state institutions, aiming to gather information on Kenya's debt to Beijing. The campaign, linked to China's state-sponsored group 'BackdoorDiplomacy', targeted eight Kenyan ministries, including the presidential office, over three years. China's foreign ministry and embassy denied the accusations, while Kenya's presidential office claimed no hacking attempts were successful. The attacks coincided with Kenya's growing financial strains due to servicing external debt, much of it owed to China. Cybersecurity firms have confirmed the involvement of BackdoorDiplomacy, known for furthering Chinese diplomatic strategy through cyber espionage.

Exclusive-Chinese hackers attacked Kenyan government as debt strains grew

24 May 2023  |  kelofm.com
Chinese hackers targeted the Kenyan government in a series of digital intrusions against key ministries and state institutions, aiming to gain information on Kenya's debt to Beijing. The campaign, linked to China's state-backed hacking group BackdoorDiplomacy, targeted eight Kenyan ministries, including the presidential office, and persisted for years. Despite denials from China's foreign ministry and embassy in Britain, technical data and cybersecurity research reports indicate the intrusions were part of China's efforts to monitor economic and strategic interests abroad. The attacks, which began in late 2019 and continued until at least 2022, included a breach of Kenya's National Intelligence Service's email server. The Kenyan government claims no attempts were successful, and China emphasizes its opposition to cyberattacks and its efforts to help Africa cope with debt issues.

Exclusive-Chinese hackers attacked Kenyan government as debt strains grew

24 May 2023  |  wifc.com
Chinese hackers targeted the Kenyan government in a series of digital intrusions against key ministries and state institutions, aiming to gain information on Kenya's debt to Beijing. The campaign lasted for years and included eight Kenyan ministries and government departments. China's foreign ministry and embassy denied the allegations, while Kenya's presidential office claimed no hacking attempts were successful. The attacks began with a spearphishing attack and were linked to the Chinese state-sponsored hacking group known as 'BackdoorDiplomacy'. The motive for the attacks is believed to be related to Kenya's management of debt payments, as the country faces financial strains with much of its external debt owed to China.

Kenya's pause to Haiti deployment follows growing doubts about mission

14 Mar 2023  |  uk.investing.com
Kenya has paused the deployment of 1,000 police officers to Haiti following the resignation of Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry, with plans to re-evaluate once a new government is established. The mission, aimed at addressing violence in Haiti, has faced legal challenges and concerns over the security situation and the legitimacy of the unelected Haitian government. The United States has pledged significant funding for the mission, but Kenya seeks upfront payment, which is against U.N. rules. Previous U.N. missions in Haiti have left negative legacies, causing reluctance among foreign governments and Haitian communities to support new interventions.

Exclusive news, data and analytics for financial market professionals

05 Jun 2016  |  Reuters
The article appears to be a promotional piece for Refinitiv, a company that provides exclusive news, data, and analytics to professionals in the financial market. The focus of the article is on the services offered by Refinitiv, which likely include real-time financial data, market analysis, and tools for financial professionals to make informed decisions. The article seems to be targeting potential customers who are interested in gaining a competitive edge in the financial industry through access to specialized information and analytics.
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