Famous Hacker Group ‘Anonymous’ Warns President Ruto As Occupy Parliament Protests Heat Up.
Anonymous made their message crystal clear, mentioning the President by name and even signing out in a ‘Swahili’ salute, as if to stamp the correspondence and leave no grey areas.
They statement began: “Greetings, Citizens of the world. This is a warning message to William Ruto, the Kenyan Government, and all members of parliament from Anonymous. It has come to our attention that there are discussions in parliament to pass the Finance Bill, which will unfairly tax the citizens of Kenya.”
“Kenyan citizens attempting peaceful demonstrations are being unfairly harassed, arrested, and shot at with live bullets by the police force under your command.”
They went on to reveal that they were aware that phone numbers belonging to MPs were circulating online, further warning that there could be potential cyber-attacks from hackers – some of whom reside in Kenya.
“Soon, there will be an uprising of hackers, many of whom may reside in your home country. Your secrets may no longer be safe, and there is a chance that allw these secrets will be exposed to show how corrupt and unjust members of this parliament are, embezzling public funds for personal gain,” they said.
“On Thursday, the 20th of June, Kenyans will march and #OccupyParliament. We do not want you to amend the Finance Bill; we want you to reject it,” they warned.
“Listen to the cries of your citizens, or the people of the world will resist you every step of the way. Citizens of Kenya, do not worry, Tuko Pamoja! We are Anonymous, We are Legion, Expect us!”
Anonymous are known globally for their far-reaching cyber attacks against organizations and governments they accuse of corruption or injustice and have a long history of high-profile strikes.
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