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
