insert_link Business / Economics Standard Bank Warns of Rilide Malware Threat Standard Bank Namibia has alerted customers to a rise in Rilide malware attacks targeting online banking, which can steal login credentials and intercept one-time passwords. Colanè Esterhuizen-Andreas, the bank’s forensic services manager, urged clients to stay vigilant, avoid suspicious links and unverified browser extensions, and report any unusual activity immediately. today17 December, 2025
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 Business / Economics CRAN Pushes for Safer Digital Future The Communications Regulatory Authority says it's prioritizing regulatory effectiveness to ensure a safer and more sustainable digital space. As part of this drive, CRAN is promoting a responsible electronic waste disposal plan to protect public health, the environment, and support the digital economy, says spokesperson Jairus Kapenda. today23 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Cybercriminals Don’t Spare SMEs, Expert Warns Speaking at the International Cybersecurity Conference currently underway on Windhoek, Nrupesh Soni, the CEO of Facilit8 Solutions Namibia, cautioned that small and medium enterprises are increasingly in the crosshairs of cyber attackers. While often lacking the budgets of larger firms, SMEs must still prioritize resilience, Soni urged, as they are no less vulnerable to sophisticated threats. today18 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Cybersecurity Conference Kicks Off in Windhoek with Focus on Scam-Fighting Tech The International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition 2025 officially opened in Windhoek yesterday and runs until tomorrow. At the event, cybersecurity and AI expert Dr. Nishal Khusial Esq spoke to Future Media News’ Angie Scholtz about the Scam Report Namibia mobile app, a tool designed to help combat fraud and digital scams in the country. ENG Nishal Khusial Esq today17 July, 2025
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
