CA has raised concerns over use of fake softwares in the country.[Photo/pinterest]
Communication Authority has raised an alarm over fake software.
CA has warned companies and Internet users against using such softwares saying it now offers hackers the most common loophole for executing cyber-attacks.
Through the National Computer Incident Response Team Co-ordination Centre (National KE-CIRT/CC), CA warned on Thursday that cyber criminals have changed tack and are now using third-party software to deliver threats to unsuspecting users in an attempt to compromise and steal their personal data.
“Though Kenya has not been adversely affected by such attacks as at now, the trend depicts a serious concern in cybercrime management and thus a precaution should be taken when dealing with outsourced products and personnel,” said acting CA director- general Christopher Kemei in a statement.
Kenyan businesses lose billions of shillings and troves of sensitive information to hackers every year.
The CA’s warning follows similar cautions raised by local regulators.