The official X handle of the Kenya Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI Kenya) was apparently hacked and used to promote a scam coin dubbed $DCI.
The hackers purpoted that the $DCI token was listed on major exchanges, notably Binance, the largest crypto exchange in Kenya and globally, and Pump.fun, a Solana-based platform that enables anyone to create and deploy a cryptocurrency or token.
Following this incident, DCI Kenya put out a statement saying:
“For some moment this evening, we experienced a cyber-attack on the DCI digital platforms (X and Facebook), but have since regained full control. During the short period, the cyber criminals who attempted to take over the accounts posted the information captured on the screenshot below.
Note: The information is therefore FAKE and not from the DCI. A scrupulous interrogation into the criminal activity has been activated to bring to book the perpetrators.”
SECURITY ALERT!
For some moment this evening, we experienced a cyber-attack on the DCI digital platforms (X and Facebook), but have since regained full control.
During the short period, the cyber criminals who attempted to take over the accounts posted the information captured on… pic.twitter.com/X2IEw4h1Ci— DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) February 9, 2025
The hacked tweets have since been deleted.
We shall update this post as the developments unfold.
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