insert_link Business / Economics Otjiwarongo Municipality Hit by Ransomware Attack Linked to “INC Ransom” A cybersecurity breach involving the Otjiwarongo Municipality has been identified by the national cyber response team under the Communications Regulatory Authority. According to spokesperson Mufaro Nesongano, the threat was detected yesterday via trusted cyber intelligence sources. Preliminary evidence suggests data exfiltration and a ransom demand from a group calling itself “INC Ransom.” today17 July, 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 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 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 Telecom Data Breach Occured In Late November According To Experts Digital expert Nrupesh Soni has shed light on the Telecom Namibia data breach, which he says actually occured late November and now has exposed sensitive customer information, including personal details, banking data, and contracts. The data was leaked after Telecom reportedly ignored ransom demands. Soni cautions that the breach poses significant risks. Local media reports reveal that a cyberattack on Telecom Namibia has led to the leak of […] today16 December, 2024
