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🚨 Aiding Cybercrime & Corporate Accountability 🚨

The Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act 2018 highlights two critical offenses:

🤝 Aiding or Abetting Cybercrime: Assisting or encouraging someone in committing a cybercrime is illegal. If you help in any way, you're just as responsible as the perpetrator.

🏢 Offenses Committed by Companies: When a cybercrime is committed by a company, both the organization and its responsible officers can be held accountable. Ignorance is no defense—ensure your company is compliant with cybersecurity laws.

Both offenses carry severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment. Stay informed and act responsibly!

🚨 Reporting Cyber Threats & Relinquishing Access Codes 🚨

Under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act 2018, it’s crucial to understand these two offenses:

🔐 Failure to Relinquish Access Codes: Holding onto access codes, passwords, or digital keys after leaving a role or when they’re no longer needed is illegal. Always ensure you hand them over to prevent unauthorized access.

⚠️ Reporting Cyber Threats: If you become aware of a cyber threat, it’s your responsibility to report it immediately. Failing to do so could result in legal consequences and put others at risk.

Both offenses carry serious penalties, so stay compliant and protect your organization!

Beware of Fraudulent Use of Electronic Data & False E-Instructions! 🚨

Under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act 2018:
💻 Fraudulent Use of Electronic Data: Illegally accessing or altering data to deceive or commit crimes.
📧 False E-Instructions: Sending misleading electronic instructions to gain an advantage or cause harm.

These crimes carry severe penalties. Stay vigilant and protect your digital assets!

Always confirm your content before posting online to not only avoid embarrassment but also penalization under the law - CMCA CAP 79C

I have been phished, what should i do? Someone has intercepted my money transfer, is this punishable by law? Find answers in today's series.

Beware of Cybersquatting & Identity Theft!
The Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act 2018 protects us from common online threats like Cybersquatting and Identity Theft:
🌐 Cybersquatting: This happens when someone registers or uses a domain name similar to a well-known brand or trademark to mislead people or make a profit unfairly.
👤 Identity Theft & Impersonation: This is when someone steals your personal information, like your name or ID, to commit fraud or pretend to be you.
These crimes carry serious penalties including fines and jail time. Stay alert and protect your personal data!

CyberWeek Africa 2024 is a leading cybersecurity and AI event, hosted at the University of Nairobi in Kenya. Recognized as one of Africa's top cybersecurity conferences, it gathers over 4,000 attendees from more than 10 countries, including experts, industry leaders, academics, and government officials.
This week-long event features over 30 sessions, including roundtables, panels, workshops, competitions, and hackathons.

The 2024 theme focuses on Cybersecurity and AI in Industry, Workforce, and Future Technologies. Don’t miss the chance to explore key strategies for enhancing cyber resilience!
📅 Date: September 2024
📍 Venue: University of Nairobi, Chandaria Auditorium – Nairobi, Kenya
Join us for an insightful exchange of knowledge and innovation! https://cyberweekafrica.com/reg/

Cyber Harassment:
Know Your Rights Under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act 2018
Cyber harassment is a serious offense under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act 2018. This includes sending threatening, abusive, or offensive messages through digital platforms with the intent to cause harm, fear, or distress.
The law protects you from online bullying, stalking, and harassment, ensuring that those who misuse digital spaces face strict penalties, including fines and imprisonment.

📢 The Takeaway: Everyone deserves to feel safe online. Report cyber harassment and know that the law is on your side.

Protecting Our Children Online
In today's digital age, it's crucial to be vigilant about the safety of our children. Child po*******hy is a serious crime that exploits the most vulnerable among us, and it falls under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act. Let's come together as a community to raise awareness and take action against this horrific issue.
What You Can Do:
1. Educate Yourself and Others: Understand the signs of exploitation and how to recognize inappropriate content. Familiarize yourself with the laws surrounding online child exploitation.
2. Monitor Online Activity: Keep an eye on your child's online interactions and educate them about safe internet practices. Encourage open conversations about their online experiences.
3. Report Suspicious Activity: If you encounter any content that seems inappropriate or illegal, report it immediately to the authorities or platforms involved. Remember, under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act, it is our responsibility to act against such crimes.
Together, we can create a safer online environment for our children. Let's stand up against child po*******hy and ensure that every child can grow up free from harm. 💙

"There is no place where espionage is not possible" - Sun Tzu. The Cyber domain is no exception. The offender receives stiff penalties for committing this crime including a prison term of up to 20 years!

PUBLIC NOTICE:
Promotion and Use of Digital Certificates by Kenya's Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) Sector.

Are you responsible for managing a computer system, application or program on behalf of an organization or business i.e. a system administrator or social media manager? Take note of the cyber offence in Section 19 of the CMCA CAP 79C.

Ever heard of the saying "ignorance of the law is no excuse?" One can be breaking the law simply because they don't know it. But we do not want that to be you. From 5th August, we will be looking at all cyber-crime offenses as stated in the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act CAP 79C.

We believe it is possible to prevent online crime when we know what is legally right & wrong. We embark on a journey of learning about cyber-crime offenses beginning 5th August 2024.

On 14th June 2024, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior & National Administration, gazetted a Taskforce on the development of Cybersecurity Policy, Standard Operating Procedures & related Legislative Instruments. The Taskforce will serve for a period of three (3) years.

The 21-member Taskforce to be chaired by Dr. Mark Matunga will among other functions, develop a National Cybersecurity Policy, identify areas of implementation in the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Regulations, 2024 & develop the National Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Plan.

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The National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) continues to work towards ensuring a safe and trusted cyberspace for the people of Kenya.

While holding its 24th meeting today, the Committee deliberated on several issues affecting the cyber domain including the draft national cybersecurity policy and the implementation plan of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Regulations, 2024.

The policy will be critical in offering a strategic response to the escalating cyber threats posing significant risks to our national security, economic stability, and public safety.