Anti-Phishing Campaign Warns Public About Fake UN Jobs
The public has been urged to remember that legitimate organisations do not ask applicants to provide their email passwords.
The public has been urged to remember that legitimate organisations do not ask applicants to provide their email passwords.
Organisers warn that such attachments may contain malware capable of infecting devices, stealing personal information or compromising files.
Victims are then instructed to send a photo of their national ID and pay KSh 750 to reserve an interview slot.
The campaign highlights a common phishing tactic in which fraudsters send messages claiming that a person’s overseas job application has been approved.
Beneficiaries of Access4Safe, a Newslight Kenya initiative, pose for a group photo with their certificates after successfully completing the second phishing awareness training in Nairobi on Saturday, August 1, 2026. NewsLightKenya has conducted the second Training of Trainers (ToT) session under the Access4Safe Project, equipping trainers with advanced knowledge and practical skills to combat phishing…
News Light Kenya has unveiled the ACCESS4SAFE Project, an initiative aimed at protecting persons with disabilities from rising phishing scams and other online threats through digital safety training and awareness. The project seeks to equip vulnerable groups with practical cyber safety skills, promote safe internet use, and strengthen inclusive access to digital spaces across communities….