Another attack on Kenya by Sudanese hackers imminent, here's why
To begin with, we have to remember that Cyber Attacks on the critical infrastructure systems of a country are an act of war.
A DDoS attack of such magnitude as happened in Kenya, needs a certain level of sophistication and resources. While not underestimating Sudan, there are all indications that his attack isn't just Sudan alone; it's Sudan and an ally, without naming names.
Sudan aside, Kenya may be having a much more formidable foe, behind this. Why do I say this?:- Well, there were some innocuous, but critical details in one of the posted warnings. This warning, sent by the hackers post factum, promises further imminent attacks. And, right there, at the bottom right-hand corner) was the vital clue , the name of the attackers' "reserve channel" ,which personally, convinced me that it was a coordinated attack, or even a joint, or outsourced hired attack.
The "piquant and perilous beauty" of the situation Ruto has single-handedly put Kenya in, is that he has unknowingly rubbed so many countries and their leaders the wrong way with his incessant careless pronouncements.It would seem that Ruto speaks and acts before he thinks, and especially on very sensitive controversial international issues. While that can slide here at home sometimes, the case with outside countries and groups is different. They don't see him as many perceive him to be here locally, and therefore, have learnt to ignore. They see him as the Head of a very decent state (Kenya), making clear policy statements, not just expressing sick personal views, and they take him at his word. And this has implied pernicious consequences.
Ruto quite often makes unforced inflammatory remarks, which to him, are just passing statements meant to impress some quarters and garner adulation for his malignant narcissistic self, but in the capitals of some of these powerful countries, are adversely taken note of. Now, returning back to Sudan and the hacking story, one needs to be aware that Sudan has a major ally (in fact, 2 major allies, to be exact), and both allies have the technical capability to cripple Kenya through these kinds of attack. So, Kenya may end up being eternally vulnerable to further attacks. As we speak, there is no guarantee that they haven't planted resident malware in the attacked Kenyan systems, to be activated as and when needed. The feel-good palliative Statements by ICT CS, Owalo, (a person specializing more in political food distribution in Nyanza as a futile UDA attempt to undermine Raila Odinga), don't inspire any confidence.If Ruto continues punching beyond his actual weight category, as he is currently doing, he is going to put us all, as Kenyans, in grave, unnecessary and completely avoidable trouble.
Snippet quoted from the Weekly Intelligence Briefings No 112...
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Those who saw Hussein Mohamed during his distinguished career as a Citizen TV journalist may be excused for feeling pity for him watching his body language a few hours ago as he fielded a question about Raila's claim that President Ruto invited the Tanzanian president to Kenya to mediate talks between him and Raila Odinga, only to snub her. President Samia Suluhu Hassan then left the country after two nights at a Nairobi hotel waiting in vain.
Mohamed started off laughing nervously when the question was posed. He then followed it up with his shifty answer which hardly made sense.
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Judy (not her real name) is still serving time but is optimistic that one day she will be free. Her son who saved her life is now about 7 years old.
(From Kumekucha archives. First published WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2008. This story-part of it- hit newspaper headlines in Kenya that year.) Forward this true story and share widely if you have a sister, daughter or some woman you care about who may fall in love tomorrow and throw caution to the wind with dire consequences.
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