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Originally published by Techish Kenyatech
March 21, 2026
2d ago
Co-op Bank security scare exposes a potential crisis across Kenya’s banking websites
A critical web security flaw on Co-operative Bank of Kenya’s website has been exposed, revealing sensitive database credentials. Here’s what was uncovered and why it raises urgent concerns about Kenya’s banking sector security...
✨ Key Highlights
A recently surfaced security scan of Co-operative Bank of Kenya's website revealed a critical vulnerability: an exposed WordPress configuration file (wp-config.php), potentially compromising sensitive database credentials.
- The scan identified "Exposed Files" as a CRITICAL vulnerability.
- The exposed file, wp-config.php, contains database host, username, password, and authentication keys.
- This incident highlights concerns about the security of Kenyan banking infrastructure, with many sites reportedly built on WordPress.
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