Summary
Somalia's electronic visa website has a security issue that could let people access personal information like passport details and full names from e-visas. Al Jazeera confirmed the problem and reported it to Somali authorities, who have not yet responded. A previous breach already exposed data from over 35,000 visa applicants last month.
Key Facts
- Somalia's new e-visa system has a security flaw that could expose sensitive personal data.
- The data at risk includes passport information, full names, and birthdates.
- Al Jazeera confirmed the vulnerability after receiving a tip from a source with web development knowledge.
- Despite reporting the issue, Somali authorities have not yet addressed the vulnerability.
- Last month, a similar breach leaked data from over 35,000 e-visa applicants.
- The leaked data included names, photos, birth details, and contact information.
- Somalia's authorities have changed the e-visa domain and launched an investigation following previous breaches.
- The e-visa system was praised for its role in preventing entry of ISIL fighters, according to Somalia’s Defense Minister.
