Hackers Demand 5 BTC Ransom From Kenyan President Website

The official website for Kenyan President William Ruto faced a serious security breach this week. Attackers gained control of the domain on July 18 and replaced the homepage with a message requesting a ransom of 5 Bitcoin. The site, president.go.ke, remained inaccessible to the public following the incident.

Government officials have since launched a formal investigation into the security failure. This event highlights the growing trend of digital extortion attempts targeting high profile government infrastructure. While the site is a central hub for official communications, the breach serves as a stark reminder of the risks posed by cyber criminals to state assets.

Market observers are watching to see how authorities respond to the demands. Demanding ransom in crypto is a common tactic, though it rarely leads to successful recovery of funds or resolution for the victims. Security teams are now focused on restoring the portal and identifying how the attackers bypassed existing protections.