Indonesian hackers take over Kenyan gov’t websites

By Magdalene Mukami

NAIROBI, Kenya (AA) - Kenyans trying to access government websites Monday were inconvenienced following a cyberattack by an Indonesian hackers group.

The websites include the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMIS), National Youth Service (NYS), Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and the immigration department, among others.

"Hacked by W4r10k, Kurd electronic team," greeted users trying to access the websites along with the hackers logos.

In a statement the government confirmed the websites were hacked and it was working to return them online.

Kenya's Information and Communication Technology ICT department assured the nation that core databases are safe and secure.

"A team at ICT Authority is currently working round the clock to restore normalcy.”