Uganda PSC: job applicant database offered for sale

Overview

On February 1, 2026, a DarkForums seller operating as Daku offered the database of the Uganda Public Service Commission job portal, vacancies.psc.go.ug. The post states the data includes applicant surnames, names, dates of birth, national IDs, villages and personal pictures, with a total size of 7.5 GB, priced at $300.

What was published

The post provides a sample applicant record with:

• Surname and other names
• Date of birth
• National ID number
• Village

The seller provides a gofile sample link and contact via Session and Telegram.

Risks for affected individuals

Ugandans who applied for public sector jobs could have their national IDs and personal photos exposed. The combination of national ID with village and photo enables identity fraud and targeted scams against job seekers.

What remains unknown

• The Uganda PSC has not publicly commented
• The total number of applicants is not disclosed
• The authenticity of the sale claim is not independently confirmed

What affected people should do

Ugandan public sector job applicants should monitor for misuse of their identity documents and be cautious of calls or messages referencing their job applications. Reporting fraudulent use of national IDs to authorities is advised.