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

digital security

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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.  

todayFebruary 24, 2025 51

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 […]

todayDecember 17, 2024 40

Science & Technology

Key stakeholders meet for Cybersecurity Summit

The fourth Namibia Annual International High-Level Cybersecurity Conference is underway in Windhoek, focusing on "Emerging Cybersecurity Threats." Speaking at the conference, Deputy Minister of Information, Communication and Technology, Modestus Amutse stressed the critical importance of safeguarding networks and data in an increasingly digital world. The three-day event runs from Wednesday to Friday. The Namibia Press Agency reports that in his keynote address, Amutse said the conference aims to provide a […]

todayJuly 18, 2024 21

Opinion Pieces

Do not share your banking PINs or OTPs with anyone – banks included

By Bank Windhoek’s Forensic Services Manager, Johnny Truter In the past, bank robbers were brazen. They used weapons and physical intimidation to instil fear into staff, security guards and any customers who were in the branch. Their timing was considered. They would strike on the last day of the month, for instance, at a time of day when the branch cash levels were high and before too many people could […]

todayDecember 4, 2023 31