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Somalia’s E‑Visa Platform Hit by Cyber Incident, Exposing Traveller Data
Somalia acknowledged a cyber incident affecting its e‑Visa platform that exposed traveler information, prompting remediation steps and scrutiny of e‑government security controls.
2025-11-17CC-BY-4.0breachegovborder
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Key Facts
- Exposure involved traveller data on e‑Visa system
- Authorities confirmed incident and launched fixes
- Highlights security debt in border‑ID digitization
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Digitized border systems concentrate sensitive data; robust access controls, auditability, and incident response are essential to mitigate risk.