A hacker who took over Kabarak University Official Facebook page is now demanding $500 (Ksh 68,250) to surrender the page to the university.
The hacker claimed to be an IT student at a school in Jakarta, Indonesia. Posting on the page, he said the amount was too little for a big institution and he is sure they can afford to pay him to get the page back.
"I also have another option, you guys just give me 500$ , and I'll bring this page back, the offer is cheap for a big university."
Kabarak Universitys Facebook account was seized by hackers who have been using it to spread malicious and misleading images and content in the past three days.
On Saturday the hacker posted a cryptic message on the page which has 46,000 followers.
"Hello everyone here I just want to clarify about this account that was hacked, to be honest, I was just having fun so don't take the posts I publish seriously, once again I'm sorry."
Hours later he warned that he would not return the Kabarak University's account.
"I will not return this account, but I challenge all of you to reclaim this account immediately. Regards a student from one of Jakarta's IT-based high schools."
A statement released by the university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Henry Kiplangat assured all stakeholders that all necessary measures have been taken to regain control of the page and prevent any further unauthorized access.
“We want to assure our stakeholders and the general public that we are taking all necessary measures to regain control of our page and prevent any further unauthorized access."
The VC affirmed that the university would heighten its cyber security measures to prevent further breaches.
