Experts Reportedly Offer Malawi Authorities Support in Fighting Hackers just a few days after the president declared a major breach in Malawi’s national security.
Experts Reportedly Offer Malawi Authorities Support in Fighting Hackers
The ICT Association of Malawi has offered to assist the government in resolving the ICT-related problems that are hindering passport production processes.
Last week, President Lazarus Chakwera declared that hackers had gained access to the nation’s passport printing equipment and were requesting an unspecified ransom. Without providing any details on the nature of the attack or the identity of the alleged hackers, the president told parliament last Wednesday “We are not in the business of appeasing criminals with public money, nor are we in the business of negotiating with those who attack our country
Still, the ICT Association of Malawi stated in a statement that it is eager to share its expertise to ensure national security, including the timely provision of vital services to our citizens, and to overcome the obstacles preventing passport production operations.
Expertise Seeks to Address the ICT-related Challenges Hindering Passport Printing Operations
The president’s concern about the “severity of this issue” was reiterated by the umbrella organization that represents all ICT specialists in Malawi.
“As responsible stakeholders in Malawi’s ICT landscape, we are compelled to take proactive measures to assist in combating these digital threats. We have a pool of skilled cyber security experts who are prepared to collaborate with the immigration department through e-government, offering their expertise without any financial burden,” the association said in a statement signed by the general secretary Andrew Kamwendo.
“We extend our hand in partnership to the immigration department, standing ready to contribute our expertise towards resolving the ICT-related challenges hindering passport printing operations,” he also added.
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