Ransomware Attack

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Namibia

Concerns grow over national infrastructure security

Chief Operating Officer at Obsidian Shield Cybersecurity, Marcel Prinzonsky A recent ransomware attack linked to the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) may form part of a broader cyber breach affecting multiple organisations, raising fresh concerns about the country’s digital security. Local cybersecurity firm Obsidian Shield says its preliminary investigation suggests the incident is not isolated, warning that Namibia could increasingly become a target for coordinated cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. The NAC […]

today2 April, 2026

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