- K24 TV has announced that the security of their official X account has been violated, which resulted in the loss of their platform control
- The account, which has over 3 million followers, is now used for unauthorized ads such as cryptocurrency systems and a Beyoncé fan page
- The information center has issued a public statement, saying it is actively involved in efforts to restore the account
The news agency K24 The TV officially confirmed that their X account, which had more than 3 million followers, was interrupted by hackers.
Source: UGC
K24 TV's X account has been downloaded
In a public statement, the K24 television station stated that they are working to restore their account control and gain full access.
“The X K24 TV account (@k24tv) was abducted, and we work hard to restore control. The information read.
The incident has led to a verified account being captured and transformed into Beyoncé fans page.
Scholars have also used the account to spread the various digital currency (Cryptocurrency Scams).
These unexpected changes were first discovered by several X users, where the account profile (BIO) and its content were dramatically changed to celebrate the American artist.
How did Kenyans respond to the K24 account being deprived?
@mikalo_m:
“These people are getting over, where are they going? What security measures can we take to prevent this?”
@Governorkaniro:
“Good job, because @honkabogo doesn't want Security protect the Kenyan network? @Ca_Kenya we have thousands of Cyber Security students ready. “
@39424The Fula:
“This is a trial … these relatives have a bigger plan, and this is what they have started their original practice.”
@Paste__d:
“It's amazing how hackers are focusing on major media accounts. First KBC, now K24.
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