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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Data Breach

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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 […]

todayDecember 18, 2024 7

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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 […]

todayDecember 17, 2024 17

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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 […]

todayDecember 16, 2024 31

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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 […]

todayDecember 16, 2024 40

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World

UK Defence Ministry fined over Afghan interpreters’ data breach

Britain's Defence Ministry has been fined nearly $400,000 by the UK's information watchdog, for potentially exposing the details of its Afghan interpreters to the Taliban. The breach happened in September 2021 as the UK Government tried to evacuate those who had worked for the military. Stuart Smith has more from London.

todayDecember 13, 2023 14

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