insert_link World South Korea spy agency says DeepSeek ‘excessively’ collects personal data South Korea's spy agency has accused Chinese AI app DeepSeek of "excessively" collecting personal data and using all input data to train itself. It also questioned the app's responses to questions relating to issues of national pride. Laura Westbrook has more. today11 February, 2025
insert_link Opinion Pieces World Bank Economic Initiatives Propel Namibia to Prosperity Josef Kefas Sheehama The implementation of key long-term strategies, such as the National Development Plans (NDPs) and Harambee Prosperity Plans (HPPs), to advance Vision 2030 as a vehicle to industrialise the nation, as well as the country's growing poverty, insecurity, and fragility developmental goals and the increasing risks associated with climate change, have made it imperative to accelerate Namibia's development. Namibia's New Country Partnership Framework (CPF) which is part of […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link Opinion Pieces Lockbit 3.0 Ransomware: What you need to know By: Ednard Toivo Ransomware is malicious software (malware) designed to block access to a computer system or its data until a ransom has been paid. It is targeted against individuals, corporations, and governments, among others. Once a ransomware attack occurs, victims usually find their files encrypted with a payout message attached to them, and the payment is often made in the form of cryptocurrency. This attack can weaken an […] today15 January, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Health Ministry Addresses Cyber Attack on Pharmaceutical Data The Health and Social Services ministry has reported a cyber-attack on December 13, which breached its Pharmaceutical Management Information System dashboard. The breach exposed aggregated data on medicine stock levels and healthcare worker contact details but did not compromise personal patient information. The server was isolated to prevent further damage, and ongoing investigations are being conducted. To prevent future attacks, the Ministry plans to upgrade security measures, restrict access, and […] today18 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia Government tightens cybersecurity following recent attacks The government has detailed its response to recent cybersecurity breaches targeting Telecom Namibia and the Ministry of Health and Social Services. Speaking at the Government Information Centre in Windhoek, Executive Director I-Ben Nashandi of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) confirmed the government is investigating the scope of the attacks and implementing measures to prevent future incidents. Nashandi explained that initial findings indicate the breach primarily impacted information related […] today17 December, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Telecom Namibia Data Breach Sparks Outcry Over Privacy Risks Prominent figures impacted by Telecom Namibia's data breach, which compromised the personal details of over 600,000 clients, raised alarm over cybersecurity lapses. Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein and PDM leader McHenry Venaani criticized the extensive storage of personal data by service providers, citing privacy risks. Activist Michael Amushelelo plans legal action against Telecom Namibia and has urged the CEO to step down. Concerns also extend to potential breaches of sensitive government […] today17 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia Government investigates Telecom Namibia data breach The government is investigating a massive data breach that compromised the personal information of over 619,000 Telecom Namibia clients, including sensitive records totaling 626 gigabytes. Among the leaked data are documents from the Office of the President, highlighting the severity of the incident. Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus called for an urgent need for stronger data protection laws, as the Data Protection Bill remains pending in Parliament. “Our […] today16 December, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Hacking Group “God” Claims Attack on Health Ministry’s Pharmaceutical Systems The health ministry has deactivated some servers amid cybersecurity alerts following a Telecom Namibia hack. Executive director Ben Nangombe denied awareness of any direct attack or ransom demands but noted anonymized files circulating online. The hacking group Hunters International leaked 356 pages of sensitive data, including files from the Presidency, Prime Minister's Office, and Defence Ministry. A group, calling itself "God," claimed responsibility for targeting the health ministry's pharmaceutical systems. today16 December, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Telecom Contains Cybersecurity Threat And Ensures Data Safety Telecom has provided an update on a recent cybersecurity incident, confirming that it has been successfully contained. The company says it detected a cyber reconnaissance mission, which was promptly addressed using their advanced monitoring systems and updated cybersecurity protocols. TN reassures customers and stakeholders that no third-party or personal data was compromised, and all systems have been restored. today13 December, 2024
