In a shocking turn of events, Kabarak University has fired its social media manager, Veronica Simiyu, after the university’s Facebook page was hacked. The alleged culprit behind the hack is a 13-year-old from Jakarta, according to sources.
Kabarak University, located in Kenya, offers courses in Cyber Security, IT Security, Computer Security, Audit, and Forensics. The university prides itself on providing quality education in these fields and producing highly skilled graduates.
However, the recent hack has exposed the university’s vulnerability in the very areas it claims to excel in. It appears that retrieving their Facebook page is where their IT prowess comes to an end.
The incident has caused embarrassment to the institution, and the university’s administration has moved swiftly to address the situation. Veronica Simiyu, who was responsible for managing the university’s social media platforms, has been relieved of her duties.
According to sources within the university, Ms. Simiyu was fired for failing to implement adequate security measures to safeguard the university’s social media accounts.
Kabarak University has issued a statement apologizing to its students, staff, and alumni for the inconvenience caused by the hack.
The incident has also raised concerns about the effectiveness of the institution’s IT programs. Many are questioning the quality of education provided by the university in these fields, given the recent breach.
Kabarak University hack serves as a wake-up call for all institutions, especially those dealing with sensitive data, to ensure they have robust IT security measures in place. It is also a reminder that no institution is immune to cyber-attacks and that cybersecurity should be a top priority for all.
