Betika, a betting firm operating in Kenya, has denied being hacked, despite reports that a certain university student hacked it leading to an alleged loss of lost KSh11 Million.
“We acknowledge receipt of various media inquiries regarding a purported cyber security breach involving Betika and wish to provide clarity on the matter,” the firm said in a statement. “At the onset, we would like to unequivocally state that Betika has not experienced any cyber security breach, nor has the company lost KSh11 Million as has been suggested.”‘
The firm says it is neither a complainant nor a victim in the matter currently before the courts. This fact can be independently verified with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), who are handling the case, added the firm.
Betika added that it employs advanced, multi-layered security systems including encryption, intrusion detection, continuous monitoring, and regular third-party audits and its systems cannot be hacked easily.
The firm added that these measures ensure the highest standards of privacy and data security for all customers.
“Our systems remain uncompromised, and customer data has not been breached. We strictly adhere to global best practices in information security as well as relevant data protection regulations,”said the firm.
As part of its ongoing investment in cyber resilience, the firm continues to enhance its infrastructure, conduct frequent audits, train its teams, and engage with regulators and law enforcement to stay ahead of evolving threats.