insert_link Namibia Namibia signs the UN Convention Against Cybercrime Namibia has officially signed the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime, joining 65 nations in the global fight against digital crime. The agreement was signed in Hanoi, Vietnam, by Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus. Adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2024, the treaty seeks to strengthen international cooperation against cyber threats, including online fraud, child exploitation, and money laundering. The convention will take effect once 40 member states ratify […] today27 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 Suspected Cyber-Attack Disrupts South African Weather Service Systems The South African Weather Service has confirmed that it suffered a suspected criminal cyber-attack on Sunday, disrupting aviation, marine, email, and website services. Spokesperson Oupa Segalwe says alternative channels, including social media, are providing updates as Information and Communication Technology teams are investigating and working to restore systems. He confirmed that SAWS has reported the breach, marking the second attempted attack within two days: today28 January, 2025
insert_link Local Criminals Threaten Customers into Sharing Passwords 19 January 2025 WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA— FNB notes with regret the rising instances of people being robbed of their funds while under threat of violence from criminals. Where such criminal incidents are reported, FNB undertakes rigorous investigation, partnering with law enforcement to ensure any information relative to these crimes is shared with investigators immediately. At FNB we are committed to ensuring the highest level of security for your accounts internally. As […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek launches mass market solution, Selekt Red Recognising hard-working individuals of all ages and diverse cultures who want to lead better lives and aspire to success, Bank Windhoek will launch the Selekt Red offering on Friday, 20 September 2024. The launch of Selekt Red is the Bank’s value proposition within Namibia’s retail mass segment, emphasising that the Bank is mindful of Namibians and their financial challenges and needs. Backed up by the Bank’s research with […] today19 September, 2024
insert_link Africa Hustle academies: west Africa’s online scammers are training others in fraud and sextortion By Suleman Lazarus, London School of Economics and Political Science and Mark Button, University of Portsmouth As the world becomes increasingly connected, digital fraud has evolved from a local problem into a global one. West Africa, particularly Ghana and Nigeria, is witnessing the rise of “hustle kingdoms” – informal academies that train individuals to carry out digital scams. The term “hustle kingdoms” originated from online scammers themselves, used […] today12 September, 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
Science & Technology Identity at the core of Zero Trust: becoming cyber secure in education In an age marked by an unprecedented surge in cyberthreats and data breaches, the importance of cybersecurity has reached new heights. Organisations worldwide are grappling with a mounting tide of cybercrime, with estimates from Cybersecurity Ventures projecting that cybercrime would cost the world a staggering $8 trillion in 2023; a number expected to soar to $10.5 trillion by 2025. It's a daunting reality that no one can afford to ignore, regardless of […] today14 February, 2024
