US reports data exposure affecting thousands

A significant data breach in Somalia’s electronic visa system may have compromised personal information of over 35,000 applicants, including U.S. citizens, as reported by the U.S. embassy. The breach involves names, photos, and contact details, prompting warnings about the ongoing risk of data exposure. Somali authorities have shifted the visa service without explanation, and tensions between Somalia and the self-declared republic of Somaliland have escalated, complicating travel and visa requirements. Somaliland’s officials have criticized the e-visa system’s safety, while Somalia asserts control over its airspace and visa regulations.

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