New Somalia e-visa security flaw puts personal data of thousands at risk

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Yarno RitzenDecember 18, 2025 at 04:47 PM

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A security flaw in Somalia's new electronic visa website is exposing the sensitive personal data of thousands of individuals. Al Jazeera confirmed the vulnerability, which allows unauthorized access to e-visas containing passport details, full names, and dates of birth. The flaw was reported to Somali authorities last week, but no action has been taken. The breach affects individuals from multiple countries, including Somalia, Portugal, Sweden, the United States, and Switzerland. This incident follows a previous data breach on the same e-visa platform last month, raising concerns about the Somali government's preparedness for digital security risks and disregard for public trust.

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Britain 30% Portugal 40% Sweden 40% United States 40% Switzerland 40% Access Now 50% Bridget Andere ×260% Al Jazeera ×580% Somalia ×690%

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