May 2017 - KICTANet

Security Boost from China - Is it a hit or a miss?
by Barrack Otieno 15 May '17

15 May '17

Listers, I have been pondering over this generous offer from the Chinese Tech Group Huawei to enhance our Security Infrastructure in Nakuru, Kisumu and Eldoret, however with recent cases of Cyber Security how safe are we as a country with such offers?. I have heard of cases of car tracking devices being used to facilitate car jackings against unsuspecting owners, aren't we giving away too much data about ourselves assuming Huawei will be providing support for this Infrastructure?, have we thought of possible backdoors that could give away the tonnes of data collected from the Infrastructure? Before we implement the new system , it would also be good to know whether the one deployed in Nairobi worked as well. Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Re: [kictanet] Security Boost from China - Is it a hit or a miss?
by Luke O 15 May '17

15 May '17

Good evening, Has anybody been able to determine any particular reason why these three towns in particular of Eldoret, Kisumu and Nakuru? >From a historical point of view does it have anything to do with them being considered flashpoints during election cycle periods? On May 15, 2017 18:16, "Eshuchi Richard via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Good afternoon, The alarmist posts on this forum on every engagement/activity by the National Government is quite unsettling, bearing the notion that we are 'more' informed or have better access to information to make decisive conclusions. It is important to understand that Huawei is providing telecommunication equipment in the form of new hardware and of course, in-built technology to run it. In broader terms, an integrated CCTV surveillance system that includes video cameras, digital radios connected to a central command conferencing system to enhance security and improve the National Police Service's operational capacity. This essentially means that the equipment is for receiving and recording criminal activity and not a data holding cell for public records. Access to videos and images captured is real time at the command centers which are now to be expanded to other major cities within the country. There is no system that is being plugged into, this is not an upgrade of existing infrastructure, the country is purely creating a new, state of the art digital based surveillance system. Cases in court will no longer be inadmissible based on 'witness account of events' and criminals will no longer be confident hiding under such misgivings of the law. Huawei has been sought as the equipment provider based on the quality and latency of image/video that their hardware provides, which is also cost effective. Cyber crime remains a potential threat to everything connected to a network. Specifically to CCTVs, DDoS attacks are the most prevalent form of cyber crime and this could happen to any surveillance infrastructure irrespective of where it is sourced from, should configuration not be secure. With regard to the US, issue is not only contested from the point of view that the country manufactures its own surveillance equipment but it is a foreign policy matter in itself owing to world power dynamics. As for Kenya, the partnership with Huawei squarely lies on the interest of securing Kenyans and their property in a more advanced environment. Regards, *Eshuchi Richard* On 15 May 2017 at 08:33, BRIGHT GAMELI via kictanet < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > Allowing the Chinese to plug into our system is giving away the country. > > Nothing is free. Cyber Espionage is just about to start with such power > being given to them. > We will get crippled later. > > Even if we allow them to help, I will say about 4 different vetting should > be done on the systems before go live. > > ~ze3D~ > > On Mon, May 15, 2017 at 4:45 AM, Ali Hussein via kictanet < > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > >> Listers >> >> Huawei was the subject of a US Congress Intelligence Committee probe and >> until today are restricted from doing business in the US due what the US >> says 'They are susceptible to interference by a foreign state player. >> >> Huawei has tried and gone to great lengths to deny that the Chinese >> Government either owns them or exerts undue influence on them. Read the FT >> article below and be a judge for yourself. >> >> https://www.ft.com/content/469bde20-9eaf-11e3-8663-00144feab7de >> >> This reminds me of Star Times, the Chinese Broadcasting entity that now >> has a presence in 30 odd countries in Africa and in Zambia even took over >> the National Broadcaster. >> >> *He who pays the piper calls the tune.* >> >> *Ali Hussein* >> *Principal* >> *Hussein & Associates* >> +254 0713 601113 <0713%20601113> >> >> Twitter: @AliHKassim >> >> Skype: abu-jomo >> >> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim >> >> "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a >> habit." ~ Aristotle >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On 14 May 2017, at 11:32 PM, Brian Nyali via kictanet < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> >> @Barrack, >> >> Assuming they deploy the infrastructure and are actively providing >> support: >> 1.I honestly doubt they would give complete access to their equipment. >> 2.Will there be access to where the data is being stored temporarily/ >> permanently >> 3.What happens in the event the agreement/contract is terminated what >> happens to the data collected or stored? >> 4.If we do not have complete control/ access can we be sure who does? >> In my view it is a miss unless we have complete control of the >> infrastructure deployed and the data collected, i could be wrong but there >> are too many loopholes by being in the passenger's seat . >> >> >> >> Kind regards, >> Brian M. Nyali. >> brian(a)kenic.or.ke >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Barrack Otieno via kictanet" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> To: "Brian Nyali" <brian(a)kenic.or.ke> >> Cc: "otieno barrack" <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> >> Sent: Sunday, 14 May, 2017 21:24:36 >> Subject: [kictanet] Security Boost from China - Is it a hit or a miss? >> >> Listers, >> >> I have been pondering over this generous offer from the Chinese Tech >> Group Huawei to enhance our Security Infrastructure in Nakuru, Kisumu >> and Eldoret, however with recent cases of Cyber Security how safe are >> we as a country with such offers?. >> I have heard of cases of car tracking devices being used to facilitate >> car jackings against unsuspecting owners, aren't we giving away too >> much data about ourselves assuming Huawei will be providing support >> for this Infrastructure?, have we thought of possible backdoors that >> could give away the tonnes of data collected from the Infrastructure? >> Before we implement the new system , it would also be good to know >> whether the one deployed in Nairobi worked as well. >> >> Best Regards >> >> -- >> Barrack O. 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The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet >> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m >> ailman/options/kictanet/brightzeed%40gmail.com >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet > Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ > > Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/m > ailman/options/kictanet/eshuchi.richard%40gmail.com > > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > -- Regards, *Eshuchi Richard* _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ mailman/options/kictanet/lukeokelo%40gmail.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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FW: [patchmanagement] WannaCry/WannaCrypt Ransomware Summary
by Watila Alex 15 May '17

15 May '17

FYI, Not sure if someone else shared the information Best Regards, Alex Watila From: Susan Bradley [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 8:57 AM To: Patch Management Mailing List <patchmanagement(a)listserv.patchmanagement.org> Subject: [patchmanagement] WannaCry/WannaCrypt Ransomware Summary https://isc.sans.edu/diary/WannaCryWannaCrypt+Ransomware+Summary/22420 Indicators of Compromise: https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA17-132A PowerPoint for Presentations to Management https://isc.sans.edu/presentations/WannaCry.ppt Friday SANS Webcast with technical details https://www.sans.org/webcasts/special-webcast-wannacry-ransomeware-threat-1… --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com

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Fwd: Bitcoin approaches $2,000! What's NEXT?
by Ali Hussein 15 May '17

15 May '17

Listers Email thread below refers. The gist of my posting this interesting email from BitHub Africa. I have a few queries/concerns:- 1. Is this Bitcoin 'bubble' good for the reputation of BlockChain Technology long term? 2. Will this volatility of the Bitcoin Exchange rate spur a speculative run which will be eventually hurt those who shouldn't really be dabbling in the forex market? 3. How will Central Bankers the world over react to this? Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Karanja BitHub.Africa <karanja(a)bithub.co.ke> > Date: 15 May 2017 at 3:01:43 PM EAT > To: <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> > Subject: Bitcoin approaches $2,000! What's NEXT? > Reply-To: Karanja BitHub.Africa <karanja(a)bithub.co.ke> > > > Open this newsletter in your web browser! > > Bitcoin approaches $2,000! What's NEXT? > The past few weeks have been very interesting in the Bitcoin space as the price of the crypto-currency has risen from $1,200 to over $1,800. > > Is it a bubble? or a sign that the 9 year old blockchain technology is finally coming of age? > > BitHub Africa has in past few months interacted with global experts, techpreneurs, enthusiats and developers of this growing technology to ascertain the future of a Blockchained world. > > We have come up with a 1 DAY course that explains the future of Bitcoin technology and opportunities in trading, mining, and developing solutions on its network protocol. > > Learn More & Book Your Place! > > A guide on buying Bitcoins safely. > LocalBitcoins.com is a peer-to-peer service that allows people to connect with each other to buy and sell bitcoin ‘in person’. This term ‘in person’ is a broad term that doesn’t necessarily mean that the transacting parties have to be in the same geographical location or space-time continuum. Though it is not to say that they can’t. First of all, this is wonderful and sticks to the esprit de corps of the Bitcoin world. The advantages of this are immense. You should know that unlike online exchanges, there is no waiting period. Your bitcoins are released instantly after the exchange... Read More > > > Bitcoin Mining, is it Profitable? Find out! > Mining Bitcoin has undergone quite the evolution since the days of yore when you could labour away on the edge of your seat while you typed away on a laptop. But then again, the trajectory of technology is to ever lean forward, thusly, one cannot fail to behold the smorgasbord of mining technology in the market, not to mention the political kerfuffle raging on the efficiency of the blockchain, namely the Bitcoin Classic and Bitcoin Unlimited. What usually used to happen is people would use their CPU on the laptop to mine Bitcoin. Now, this was not a profitable venture, given the cost of mining in terms of hardware and electricity was more than the seemingly worthless hundreds of thousands coins... Read More > > > Download The Blockchain Opportunity Report! > In this Report we have comprehensively reviewed 16 Blockchain platforms that we believe will DISRUPT existing Incumbents across key sectors like Finance, Technology, and Commerce. We call this The Blockchain Opportunity. This Report will be most helpful to you as a Blockchain Entrepreneur, Investor, Researcher and Enthusiast. Find out what is coming next after Bitcoin and Ethereum. You may purchase as many copies as you wish, which will enable the BitHub.Africa team drive the adoption of Bitcoin & Blockchain technology across Africa according to our roadmap. Download Here > > Questions? Click Here to Join our Whatsapp Group! > Call us on (+254) 0725 274191, 0702 008335. > > Share > Tweet > Share > +1 > Forward > > > > > > > Copyright © 2017 BitHub Africa, All rights reserved. > You are in direct contact with the BitHub Africa team for periodic updates. > > Our mailing address is: > BitHub Africa > P.O. BOX 76081 > Space Kenya Networks Ltd, 2nd Floor Timau Plaza, Argwings Kodhek Road. > Nairobi 00508 > Kenya > > Add us to your address book > > > Want to change how you receive these emails? > You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list >

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Photographer Proves End of Privacy Is Here [Photos]
by Rebecca Becky Mwangi 15 May '17

15 May '17

http://www.anonews.co/pg-proves-privacy/ ........................... Kind Regards, Rebecca Becky Mwangi ................................................... *BeckyMwandishi.wordpress.com* <http://BeckyMwandishi.wordpress.com> *.....................................*

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Re: [kictanet] Ransomware halted temporarily
by Ronald Ojino 15 May '17

15 May '17

Hero's act from a 22year old man who halts the spread of ransomware http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/revealed-22-year-old-computer-10424159 On 14-May-2017 9:00 PM, "Barrack Otieno via kictanet" < kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: Listers, http://www.nation.co.ke/news/world/Manhunt-for-hackers- behind-global-cyberattack/1068-3926278-uhkity/index.html In Summary French police said there were "more than 75,000 victims" around the globe, but cautioned that the number could increase "significantly". Payment is demanded within three days or the price is doubled, and if none is received within seven days the files will be deleted, according to the screen message. Microsoft said the situation was "painful" and that it was taking "all possible actions to protect our customers". US software firm Symantec said the majority of organisations affected were in Europe, and the attack was believed to be indiscriminate. The use of the word MANHUNT leads me to ask the question, are we really prepared for potential challenges a digital nation could face? Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/ Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/ mailman/options/kictanet/ronojinx%40gmail.com The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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Manhunt for hackers behind global cyberattack
by Barrack Otieno 14 May '17

14 May '17

Listers, http://www.nation.co.ke/news/world/Manhunt-for-hackers-behind-global-cybera… In Summary French police said there were "more than 75,000 victims" around the globe, but cautioned that the number could increase "significantly". Payment is demanded within three days or the price is doubled, and if none is received within seven days the files will be deleted, according to the screen message. Microsoft said the situation was "painful" and that it was taking "all possible actions to protect our customers". US software firm Symantec said the majority of organisations affected were in Europe, and the attack was believed to be indiscriminate. The use of the word MANHUNT leads me to ask the question, are we really prepared for potential challenges a digital nation could face? Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Cyber Attack on Englands NHS Hospital system
by Barrack Otieno 14 May '17

14 May '17

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: David Sarokin <sarokin(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, 12 May 2017 11:36:08 -0400 Subject: [Internet Policy] OUCH! To: "internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org" <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/05/12/528119808/large-cyber-att… Large Cyber Attack Hits England's NHS Hospital System; Ransoms Demanded -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Blue Whale info
by Mark Elkins 14 May '17

14 May '17

Here is an update on the Blue Whale stuff that was in local news in South Africa http://m.ewn.co.za/2017/05/11/blue-whale-a-new-online-suicide-game-targetin… -- Mark James ELKINS - Posix Systems - (South) Africa mje(a)posix.co.za Tel: +27.128070590 Cell: +27.826010496 For fast, reliable, low cost Internet in ZA: https://ftth.posix.co.za

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FW: Signed Press Statement on WANNACRYPT0R Ransomware Virus
by Gimode, Chiimbiru 14 May '17

14 May '17

Dear Listers, Kindly see the attached Press Statement released this afternoon by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) on the emergence of an encryption based cyber attack WannaCrypt0r Ransomware Virus that is targeting computers running on Windows Operating System and is rapidly spreading worldwide. This is for you information and noting. Kind Regards, Chiimbiru Gimode Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) Mobile: 0703042524 |Website: www.ca.go.ke |Twitter: @CA_Kenya Facebook: Communications Authority of Kenya |YouTube: CA Kenya Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cck-kenya The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion-Thomas Paine [cid:04FE0A7D-E2FE-4F3A-929D-F318997C8D5D] Please be responsible, consider the environment before printing this e-mail. DISCLAIMER:-This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the recipient.If you are not the intended message recipient you must not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. E-mail transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The Sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message, which arise as a result of e-mail transmission.

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