Concern as K24 X account hacked, turned into Beyonce fan page days after KBC breach

K24 TV’s official X account has been hacked, with the attackers transforming it into a Beyoncé fan page while promoting cryptocurrency scams.

The account, which has over three million followers, was compromised in a cyberattack that has raised concerns about online security for major media houses in Kenya.

K24 confirmed the breach in a statement, assuring the public that efforts were underway to regain control.

“We are working diligently to restore full access. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and urge caution when interacting with recent posts from the account,” the statement read.

The hacking incident has sparked concern among Kenyans, especially following a similar attack on the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) just days ago.

KBC’s X account was hijacked on January 31, and rebranded as “DeepSeek AI”—a Chinese artificial intelligence platform resembling OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

The station later regained control of the account and issued a statement through its sister station, Radio Taifa, warning users to be cautious.

Social media users have expressed alarm over the trend of cyberattacks targeting Kenyan media outlets.

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“It’s crazy how hackers are targeting major media accounts. First KBC, now K24. It's becoming a worrying trend. Let’s hope both stations can recover their accounts soon and strengthen their security to prevent future breaches,” a user identified as Kenyan Lens posted.

Others shared similar concerns.

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“This is not a joke. Account security is crucial, especially for news organizations,” wrote Hussein.

Mikalo added, “These people are coming too much, where are they heading? What safety tips can we have to prevent such?”

Thaara Benjamin joked about the situation, saying, “Seems like hackers are turning Kenyan media accounts into pop culture hubs. First KBC, now K24. What's next—Citizen TV turning into a Taylor Swift fan page?”

Wamuyu Wachira pointed out that human error is often the cause of such breaches, saying, “Human beings are the weakest link in cybersecurity! About 88% of breaches happen due to human error. Regarding the attack on K24 and KBC X accounts, my guess is someone clicked on a malicious link.”

Cybersecurity experts warn that hacking incidents like these are part of a growing global trend. Hackers often take over verified accounts and rebrand them to appear credible while promoting scams.

“These incidents highlight potential gaps in the enforcement of cybersecurity regulations, especially for media houses that handle vast amounts of public interaction and information,” noted Javier Otieno on X.

DeepSeek AI itself recently suffered a security breach, exposing sensitive data, including chat histories and backend details.