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Re: [kictanet] CA Press release on PETYA ransomware attack
by Mark Kipyegon 28 Jun '17

28 Jun '17

Microsoft issued an alert[1] yesterday recommending that vulnerable systems should be patched and SMBv1 disabled to prevent network propagation. [1] https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/mmpc/2017/06/27/new-ransomware-old-tech… On 28 Jun 2017, at 19:36, "kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke" <kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: > > > This is scary!! Microsoft's tamed response to this issue is unsatisfactory. > >

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CA Press release on PETYA ransomware attack
by Wambua, Christopher 28 Jun '17

28 Jun '17

Listers, The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), through the National Kenya Computer Incident Response Team Coordination Centre (National KE-CIRT/CC), has received confirmed reports of an encryption-based cyber-attack that is targeting computers running the Windows Operating system. The virus that is in the form of ransom-ware has infected computers in many countries across the globe. The Authority is pleased to share a press release issued today on the virus with the community for information and noting. Regards, Christopher Wambua Ag. Director/Consumer and Public Affairs | Consumer and Public Affairs [cid:D604D608-8372-4BC5-89DB-9C84694BB9AC] Tel: +254 20 4242000/209 Mobile: +254 703 042209/ +254 730172209 P.O. Box 14448 Nairobi 00800 [cid:FB3DE037-0CC8-4FA7-B20F-4119C821EA69]wambua@ca.go.ke<mailto:wambua@ca.go.ke> [cid:0720AB83-4B6A-4416-8B7F-81C3A0CCDE41] Communications Authority of Kenya<https://www.facebook.com/CAOKenya?ref=hl> [cid:583BD38E-775F-4348-83D6-060FAF70A306] ca_kenya <https://twitter.com/CA_Kenya> [cid:C5CDE1C5-0F96-4F26-A010-6666CC5E6E5E] www.ca.go.ke <http://www.ca.go.ke/> [cid:BD5D06BE-C5CD-4A94-B40C-C56593F11B8E] Disclaimer: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use by the individual(s) or entity to whom?it is addressed to. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action ?in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Additionally, if you have received this email in error please notify the sender ?immediately by a reply e-mail. [cid:A5A6E357-A7A2-4469-A3B4-FA58D90AD619]

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PRE KIGF ONLINE DISCUSSSIONS DAY 2- FAKE NEWS DURING ELECTIONEERING
by kanini mutemi 28 Jun '17

28 Jun '17

Good morning Listers, Welcome to Day 2 of the Pre KIGF Online Discussions. Joy Mala and I will co-moderate this session. We look forward to a vibrant discussion on *Fake News* especially during the electioneering period. We would like to hear your perspectives on: (a)Is Fake News a problem for Kenya? (b) Companies such as Cambridge Analytica <https://cambridgeanalytica.org/> have been said to use pyschographic techniques such as voter profiling during elections to determine who gets to hear what message. Advertising companies have used similar targeted approaches in marketing for years- why is it a problem for elections? (c) Should internet intermediaries filter Fake News from their platforms? (d) Should Fake News be banned? The discussion is open. -- *Mercy Mutemi, Advocate*.

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Fwd: [Internet Policy] European Commission decides to fine Google for abusing dominance as search engine
by Barrack Otieno 28 Jun '17

28 Jun '17

Listers, This might be of interest to some of you. Best Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Richard Hill <rhill(a)hill-a.ch> Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2017 00:05:16 +0200 Subject: [Internet Policy] European Commission decides to fine Google for abusing dominance as search engine To: ISOC Policy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Here are the links to the official communication of the European Commission regarding its decision to fine Google: http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-17-1784_en.htm http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_STATEMENT-17-1806_en.htm http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-17-1785_en.htm Best, Richard _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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When state players are complicit in a global tech meltdown
by Ali Hussein 28 Jun '17

28 Jun '17

Listers The global cyberattacks currently playing out over the last month or so with the latest version starting in Ukraine and spreading across the globe can be traced to the NSA's activities in either curbing cyber attacks or in their efforts to carry out its mandate of protecting America's National Security. This is a classic example of how such activities can go awry in a very bad way. It's reminiscent of riding a tiger hoping it will get you somewhere very fast while at the same time praying you don't fall off and get turned into its lunch.. Computer systems from Ukraine to the United States were struck on Tuesday in an international cyberattack that was similar to a recent assault that crippled tens of thousands of machines worldwide. In Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, A.T.M.s stopped working. About 80 miles away, workers were forced to manually monitor radiation at the old Chernobyl nuclear plant when their computers failed. And tech managers at companies around the world — from Maersk, the Danish shipping conglomerate, to Merck, the drug giant in the United States — were scrambling to respond. Even an Australian factory for the chocolate giant Cadbury was affected. Read on:- https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/27/technology/ransomware-hackers.html?emc=e… Regards 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

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Kenya IGF - July - Registration Open
by Victor Kapiyo 27 Jun '17

27 Jun '17

Dear listers, The Kenya IGF is a unique platform for all stakeholders to openly exchange perspectives and concerns on key issues that may affect the future of the Internet for millions of Kenyans. KICTANet has been involved in organizing the Kenya IGF in partnership with industry stakeholders to address key Internet issues. This year, Kenya’s 2017 IGF is scheduled for July 6th, 2017, at the Laico Regency Hotel, Nairobi. The outcomes will feed into the Global IGF slated for December 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland. The global theme for this year’s IGF is “Shape Your Digital Future!” while the local theme is "Internet and Elections". Registration is now open. Kindly register to attend here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kenya-igf-2017-tickets-35478004667 We'll also be having as per tradition, our online discussions on the key issues facing the ICT sector next week. We look forward to your active participation. Also note, there will be other interesting events during the Kenya IGF week. You can have a look at them on the event website: www.kigf.or.ke Regards, Victor Kapiyo for Kenya IGF MAG

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Re: [kictanet] INVITATION TO THE 2017 PRE- KIGF ONLINE DISCUSSION
by Ronald Ojino 26 Jun '17

26 Jun '17

Dear Listers, It is my hope that you have had a great weekend! As you are aware, this year Kenya’s 2017 IGF will be taking place on July 6th at the Laico Regency hotel, Nairobi and as part of this major activity; we shall be having our online discussions on key issues facing the ICT sector starting tomorrow Tuesday, 27th June 2017. The pre-KIGF discussions will allow us to not only learn some new things but is also designed to allow us dig deeper into a range of topics, and ultimately apply those concepts on the D-Day! Some of the issues that we have lined up for online discussion include: · Day 1: Internet shutdowns · Day 2: Fake news during electioneering · Day 3:Online bullying · Day 4: Fintech ecosystem · Day 5: ICT in the counties Looking forward to your active participation. Best regards, Ronald Ojino -- Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake.

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Fellowship opportunity for Media and Academia | Civic Tech Showcase News
by Juliet Nanfuka 26 Jun '17

26 Jun '17

Greetings all, *Apply for the Media/Academia Fellowship* The second round of the CIPESA-ICT4Democracy Fellowship is open. The fellowships look to nurture university students', early career academics' and journalists' understanding of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for governance, human rights and development.The focus countries are Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Read more about the fellowships for Academia <https://cipesa.org/2017/06/round-2-now-open-cipesa-ict4democracy-academia-f…>and Media <https://cipesa.org/2017/06/round-2-now-open-cipesa-ict4democracy-media-fell…>. Feel free to query and to share the opportunity onward. Applications close on *July 1, 2017. * *Showcasing Civic and Social Technology in East Africa* Also under the CIPESA-ICT4Democracy project we are showcasing social and civic tech <https://cipesa.org/2017/06/showcasing-civic-and-social-tech-in-east-africa/> in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. We had the first showcase in Tanzania <https://cipesa.org/2017/06/youth-in-the-civic-and-social-tech-arena-in-tanz…> last week and look forward to the Uganda showcase on July 4th which we will host alongside Outbox. Kind regards, Juliet NB Apologies for cross posting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *See our report: State of Internet Freedom in Africa 2016 <http://cipesa.org/?wpfb_dl=225>| #InternetFreedomAfrica* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Juliet N. Nanfuka*Mobile: +256 (0) 773 949 345 |Office: +256 (0) 414 289 502 @ChewingStones -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa (CIPESA)* Plot 156-158 Mutesa II Road, Ntinda | Kampala, Uganda www.cipesa.org | @cipesaug <https://twitter.com/cipesaug> | https://www.facebook.com/cipesaug

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Animators & Caricature artists
by Maina Samson 24 Jun '17

24 Jun '17

Gentlemen and ladiesCould someone refer me to 1 or 2 entry level animators that i could engage on a project i would like to do? Also if you have reference for a good caricature artists for the same Regards, Samson

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WALUBENGO: Kenya's uneasy dance with Bitcoin - Daily Nation
by Ali Hussein 23 Jun '17

23 Jun '17

Listers Excerpts from the blog:- Given all these benefits, CS Mucheru was challenged to reverse the chilling effect the terse circular from the Central Bank had caused within the Fintech innovators community. He, however, argued that the circular never stopped anyone from innovating around financial services, and innovators should therefore continue experimenting and pushing into new frontiers. Read the full article below:- http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/dot9/walubengo/2274560-3982344-7t1mmd/in… As a follow up to this KICTANet will soon be releasing the BlockChain Policy brief we have been working on which will include deliberations from the June 8th discussions. Regards 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

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