Use of the Wi-Fi in Kenya comes with a plug, in order to access it, users must register their device with the government
for most of us, we take for granted that we can use the Wi-Fi. we connect, we surf, and protect our sensitive and valuable attackers information, we use a VPN.
However, those wishing to use Wi-Fi in Kenya, in hotels, restaurants and cafes, will record their smartphone, tablet, computer, in fact, any device with wireless capabilities, using their passport, phone or identity card numbers with the Kenya network information Centre (Kenic).
Any reason behind this drastic measure? To fight against cybercrime. Cybercrime in Kenya has increased dramatically over the past year because of their advancement in the technological capabilities that resulted in a huge growth in the business sector, thus increasing the amount of information and data on networks of countries precious. With cyber attacks on the increase, mainly from China, this leads to a loss of revenue of about $ 22.8 million per year, according to a report Serianu Limited.
The Kenyan government has concluded that the best way to fight against the issue of cybercrime is for all users to register their device by using their passport, ID card or phone number before Kenic you can access Wi-Fi in Kenya. What a fantastic idea - because cyber criminals are not tech savvy, and certainly no idea how to hack public Wi-Fi networks. Yes! That will do it - Bravo
The government is frustrated that they can not actually see what people are doing on their devices in the Wi-Fi in Kenya - but by forcing all users to Internet to register their details with Kenic that will soon be a thing of the past, as well as the right to a user's privacy.
Francis Wangusi, Director General of the Communications Authority of Kenya said: "These days when you go to most restaurants where there is free WiFi, you see people are just sitting there on their computers, laptops and tablets. You do not know exactly what they do, but they can commit crimes there and traceability will be very difficult. "
Yes, he called the right to privacy of Mr Wangusi, something that seems no longer to exist in Kenya.
What happens if the smartphone a user is stolen or lost? what if an attacker spoofs the MAC address of a registered user? what measures are in place to ensure that the system is updated? and the Kenyan government even have the resources needed to monitor everyone?
as pointed TechDirt, the settlement is a little difficult to know whether a user must log in using their passport or ID card to use the Wi- Fi, or each user must register with Kenic before accessing hotspots. anyway, Kenya shall be guilty of infringing users' right to privacy and to deny their right to freedom of speech and expression .
If the settlement is pushed through, do you think that fewer people will use Wi-Fi in Kenya, or is the ability to be able to connect to a hotspot the outweigh the concerns of privacy they may have?
How would you feel about registering your device using your passport or ID card to access public Wi-Fi?
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