on the E-Citizen online platform in Kenya. According to Kenya’s authorities, although the service suffered a failure, user data remains uncompromised.
As a result of this cyber attack, the Kenyan government has decided to implement a new measure. Visas will now be issued to all travelers upon their arrival in the country. This decision aims to mitigate any further disruption caused by the cyber attack on the E-Citizen online platform, which provides over 5,000 public services including the design of electronic visas.
During the period of restoration for the online platform, all airlines have also been advised to make necessary arrangements for passengers traveling to Kenya. It is expected that the increased number of visa applications being processed simultaneously may lead to longer processing times at customs control points.
The group responsible for the cyber attack has not been named, but they have claimed responsibility for the incident. The motive behind this cyber attack remains unknown.
In summary, due to a cyber attack on the E-Citizen online platform in Kenya, the government has decided to issue visas to all travelers upon their arrival. While the platform is being restored, all airlines have received recommendations regarding passenger travel to Kenya. It is anticipated that customs control points may experience increased traffic as a result of simultaneous visa application processing. The group responsible for the cyber attack has claimed responsibility, although their motives remain unclear.