insert_link Namibia Cybersecurity Awareness Month Promotes Online Safety. October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month — a nationwide effort uniting government, businesses, and citizens to promote safer online practices. Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, said the campaign focuses on raising awareness about the increasing threat of cyberattacks and the need to safeguard both personal and organisational data in Namibia’s rapidly advancing digital environment. today7 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Paratus Confirms Akira Ransomware Attack Paratus has confirmed in its latest statement that it fell victim to a ransomware attack by the cybercriminal group Akira on 13 February this year. The attackers reportedly accessed approximately 84GB of internal company data, but Paratus assured customers that cloud backups remain encrypted and secure. The company syas it is currently working with international cybersecurity experts to assess the extent of the breach and implement necessary countermeasures. today24 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa SA Faces Rising Cyber Threats The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service says the role technology plays in fraud, and scams are becoming particularly challenging in South Africa. In 2022, the country experienced the most cyberattacks on the African continent. It is estimated that in 2023, the average number of weekly cyberattacks per organisation in Africa increased by 23-percent year-on-year, making it the highest average globally. Southern African Fraud Prevention Service’s, Roy Retief, says companies need […] today19 November, 2024
insert_link Local Cybersecurity in the Financial Sector: A Collective Responsibility The digital landscape presents both endless opportunities and growing threats to the financial sector as cybercriminals become increasingly sophisticated. With Cybersecurity Awareness Month ending this October, Letshego Holdings Namibia urges customers, as well as employees across government, private, and financial sectors, to remain vigilant. Cyberattacks including phishing emails, SMS scams (smishing), and social media impersonation are on the rise, targeting sensitive company or social media information to build […] today31 October, 2024
insert_link Science & Technology Cybersecurity expert warns of common cybercriminal tactics Cybercriminals employ various tactics to target individuals, often using common techniques. Cornelia Shipindo, the Cyber Security Manager at the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, says there is an importance in understanding these methods to protect yourself and your organisation. today17 July, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics FNB Namibia warns against cyber fraud As online shopping continues to grow, FNB Namibia is advising customers to be wary of cyber criminals when purchasing goods or online services. Here is FNB Namibia Risk Manager, Vernon Husselmann with more. today6 February, 2024
