Kenya: University Student Charged Over Alleged Whatsapp Hacking of Journalist

Kenya: University Student Charged Over Alleged Whatsapp Hacking of Journalist

Nairobi -- A university student was on Friday charged with hacking into the WhatsApp account of a journalist, in a case highlighting the growing threat of cybercrime.

Suspect Accused of Hacking Journalist's WhatsApp for Theft in Kenya

Archyde A 22-year-old computer science student from Nairobi has been charged with unauthorized access to a journalist’s WhatsApp account under Kenya’s Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, marking one of the first ... Read More The post Suspect Accused of Hacking Journalist’s WhatsApp for Theft in Kenya appeared first on Archyde.

University student charged with hacking journalist's Whatsapp account

A university student was charged with hacking into the WhatsApp account of a journalist, in a case that highlights the growing threat of cybercrime. Cyrus Kibet Rono was arraigned before Mombasa Resident Magistrate Green Odera, where he faced multiple charges under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018. Prosecution charged him with unauthorized access contrary to Section 14(1), as well as access with intent to commit a further offence un…

University Student Charged Over Alleged WhatsApp Hacking of Journalist

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 17 — A university student was on Friday charged with hacking into the WhatsApp account of a journalist, in a case highlighting the growing threat of cybercrime. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said the suspect was arraigned before Mombasa Resident Magistrate Green Odera, where he faced multiple charges under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018. He is charged with unauthorized access, contrar…