Monday, 7 September 2026

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Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team

Also known as: NAM-CSIRT

Namibia's incident response team that monitors cyber vulnerabilities, identifies affected organisations, and develops national cybersecurity guidelines.

2026-02-252026-09-07

What’s been said

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March 2026
30 MarInformanté
Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT) has confirmed some data stolen during cyberattack on NAC has been published online
Source
“THE Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT) has confirmed that some of the data stolen during the recent cyberattack on the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has been published online, as investigations continue to determine the full extent of the breach and whether sensitive information has been compromised.”
NAM-CSIRT investigates scope of NAC data breach
30 MarThe Namibian
Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (Nam-CSIRT) confirmed that leaked data include financial records, internal reports and engineering documents
Source
“The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (Nam-CSIRT) – housed under Cran – has confirmed that data leaked include financial records, internal reports and engineering and project documents.”
Cran calls for responsible handling of NAC data leakage
29 MarInformanté
Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT) said INC Ransomware Group uses double-extortion tactics involving data theft and system encryption
Source
“The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT) said that the INC Ransomware Group uses "double-extortion" tactics, which involve both stealing data and encrypting systems to pressure victims into compliance.”
NAC data on dark web confirmed after ransomware attack
23 MarNew Era
Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team confirmed unauthorised access to NAC's network systems
Source
“In a statement released on 19 March 2026, the Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT), operating under the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran), confirmed unauthorised access to NAC's network systems, marking one of the most serious cyber incidents in Namibia's recent history.”
Airports company battles cyber threat …as hackers threaten data leak in high stakes attack
22 MarInformanté
Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team confirmed a cyberattack on Namibia Airports Company involved unauthorised network access
Source
“THE Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT) has confirmed that a cyberattack on the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) involved unauthorised access to its network, with hackers claiming to have stolen approximately 500GB of data.”
Hackers claim 500GB data breach at Namibia Airports Company
19 MarInformanté
Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team said in its latest quarterly report that phishing and fraud incidents remain a significant concern
Source
“The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT), in its latest quarterly report, said that while overall cyber vulnerabilities and events showed a decline towards the end of 2025, incidents involving phishing and fraud remain a significant concern.”
Bank of Namibia urges vigilance over online scams
18 MarNew Era
NAM-CSIRT issued public advisory confirming the breach on 16 March
Source
“The situation escalated on 16 March when the Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT), operating under the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran), issued a public advisory confirming the breach and urging organisations nationwide to treat it as a wake-up call.”
Security on high alert after NAC cyber breach
18 MarInformanté
NAM-CSIRT released its fourth quarterly cybersecurity report for 2025
Source
“The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT), housed at the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), has released its fourth quarterly cybersecurity report for 2025, providing insights into the evolving cyber threat landscape and reinforcing the country's commitment to protecting critical information infrastructure.”
Nam cybersecurity team highlights growing cybersecurity threats, calls for more vigilance
18 MarInformanté
NAM-CSIRT detected 535,204 cyber vulnerabilities during October to December 2025
Source
“During the period October to December 2025, NAM-CSIRT detected a total of 535,204 cyber vulnerabilities across various domains and IP addresses within the Namibian cyber landscape.”
Nam cybersecurity team highlights growing cybersecurity threats, calls for more vigilance
18 MarInformanté
NAM-CSIRT participated in SADC Cyber Drill and AfricaCERT meeting in November 2025
Source
“In November 2025, the team participated in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Cyber Drill and AfricaCERT meeting held in the Kingdom of Lesotho from 4 to 7 November 2025.”
Nam cybersecurity team highlights growing cybersecurity threats, calls for more vigilance

Society

Youth urged to develop practical cybersecurity habits amid threats

The News

Namibia's Global Cybersecurity Initiative launch calls on young people to move beyond awareness and adopt practical habits to protect themselves, as the country recorded 161,547 cyber events and 513,921 vulnerabilities between April and June 2026. Cybersecurity experts stress that personal digital safety is now an everyday responsibility for individuals, not just IT departments, amid rising risks from phishing, data breaches, and compromised accounts.

5 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 5 September

Youth urged to develop practical cybersecurity habits amid threats
Namibia's Global Cybersecurity Initiative launch calls on young people to move beyond awareness and adopt practical habits to protect themselves, as the country recorded 161,547 cyber events and 513,921 vulnerabilities between April and June 2026. Cybersecurity experts stress that personal digital safety is now an everyday responsibility for individuals, not just IT departments, amid rising risks from phishing, data breaches, and compromised accounts.
5 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 24 July

Namibian cybersecurity vulnerabilities surge 40% in Q2 2026
Namibia recorded 513,921 cybersecurity vulnerabilities from April to June 2026, a 39.8% increase year-on-year, with cyber events rising 56.7%. NAM-CSIRT attributed the rise to remote management exposure, legacy network services, and emerging threats including BAVACAI ransomware and Black X extortion group activity.
24 July 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 22 July

Namibia recorded 513,921 cyber vulnerabilities in Q2 2024
Namibia recorded more than half a million cyber vulnerabilities between April and June, representing a 39.8% increase from the previous quarter, according to the Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team. The Communication Regulatory Authority chief executive urged organisations to tighten cybersecurity measures, implement national incident management guidelines, and report incidents early.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 July

NAM-CSIRT reports significant decline in cyber threats, vulnerabilities
Namibia's cyber security incident response team reported that detected cyber vulnerabilities declined by 31.3% and reported cyber threat events decreased by 47.3% during the first quarter of 2026, though exposed remote management services and legacy network protocols remain significant risks.
2 July 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 23 June

CRAN alerts 13 Namibian organisations to FortiBleed cyber threat
Namibia's cyber security incident response team has warned 13 local organisations that their systems may have been exposed in FortiBleed, a global cyber attack affecting tens of thousands of Fortinet FortiGate security devices worldwide. The incident exposed administrator usernames, passwords, remote access credentials and security settings, potentially allowing criminals unauthorised network access.
23 June 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 22 June

Global FortiBleed cyber threat exposes 13 Namibian organisations
A cybersecurity incident called FortiBleed may have exposed administrator credentials and firewall configuration data at 13 Namibian organisations that use Fortinet infrastructure. The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team identified the affected organisations and recommended they reset credentials, add multifactor authentication, and upgrade their Fortinet devices.
22 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 3 May

Namibia launches 2026 Cybersecurity Incident Management Guidelines
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has officially launched the National Cybersecurity Incident Management Guidelines 2026, a framework designed to strengthen Namibia's cyber resilience and safeguard critical digital infrastructure. The guidelines were developed by the Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team under the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia and launched in Ondangwa, bringing together government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders.
3 May 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 31 March

Ransomware group leaks NAC stolen data on dark web
Data breached in a cyberattack on Namibia Airports Company has been released on the dark web by the INC Ransomware Group, including airport permits, parking databases, engineering files, and financial records. Authorities are investigating whether sensitive or personally identifiable information is among the leaked files and urge organisations to strengthen cybersecurity measures.
31 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 30 March

Namibia Cyber Team Confirms NAC Data Breach Publication Online
NAM-CSIRT has confirmed that data stolen in a cyberattack on Namibia Airports Company has been published online, with preliminary assessments indicating the leaked data may include airport permit records, parking management information, engineering documentation, financial records, and internal reports. The attack, detected on 6 March 2026, involved approximately 500GB of data and is linked to the INC Ransomware Group, marking the second known attack by this group in Namibia.
30 March 2026 · Informanté →
Cran urges responsible handling of NAC data breach
The Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has called for responsible handling of information related to the Namibia Airports Company data leak, warning that circulation of unverified data may place individuals and organisations at further risk. The NAC was attacked by the Inc Ransomware Group on 19 March; leaked data includes financial records, internal reports, and engineering documents, though NAC says operations remain unaffected.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 29 March

NAC confirms ransomware attack data released on dark web
Namibia Airports Company has confirmed that data stolen in a March 2026 cybersecurity breach by the INC Ransomware Group has been released on the dark web. The leaked data may include airport permit systems, parking databases, engineering documents, and financial records; NAC is verifying the breach extent while airport operations remain unaffected.
29 March 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 23 March

Ransomware attack exposes Namibia Airports Company to data theft threat
The Namibia Airports Company suffered a ransomware attack by the INC Ransomware Group, with hackers claiming to have stolen 500 gigabytes of sensitive data including financial records, HR files, and customer information. The attackers have threatened to release the data after a countdown timer expires unless demands are met, making NAC the second confirmed Namibian victim of the group after an Otjiwarongo Municipality breach in 2025.
23 March 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 22 March

Namibia Airports Company suffers 500GB data breach by INC Ransomware
The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team confirmed that hackers linked to the INC Ransomware Group unauthorisedly accessed Namibia Airports Company's network and stole approximately 500GB of data, including financial records, HR data, and customer information. The group uses "double-extortion" tactics involving data theft and system encryption, and has threatened to release the stolen data after a countdown period.
22 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 20 March

Cran confirms INC Ransom group behind NAC cyberattack
The Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia has confirmed that the INC Ransom cybercriminal group was responsible for last week's attack on Namibia Airports Company, claiming to have exfiltrated approximately 500GB of data including financial records, HR information, and customer details. This is the second Namibian entity targeted by the group after an attack on Otjiwarongo municipality last year.
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 19 March

Bank of Namibia warns public against fraudulent online investment scams
The Bank of Namibia has warned the public against a fraudulent investment scheme using a fake website impersonating a media outlet and falsely claiming endorsement by Deputy Governor Leonie Dunn. The central bank stressed that neither it nor the Deputy Governor endorses any investments and urged the public to verify information through official channels and avoid clicking suspicious links or sharing personal information.
19 March 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 18 March

Namibia Airports Company suffers cyber breach, networks restored
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) disclosed a cybersecurity breach detected on 6 March involving unauthorised network access, though airport services have been restored and there is no confirmed data theft. The incident prompted the Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team to issue a public advisory and call on all organisations to strengthen cyber resilience through enhanced security measures.
18 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia detects over half-million cyber vulnerabilities in Q4 2025
Namibia's cybersecurity team detected 535,204 cyber vulnerabilities during October–December 2025, a 4.28% decrease from the previous quarter, though phishing scams and ransomware threats remain persistent concerns. The team has identified emerging ransomware groups and emphasises the need for continued vigilance in protecting critical infrastructure.
18 March 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 17 March

Cran urges companies to strengthen cybersecurity after airport breach
Following a cybersecurity incident at Namibia Airports Company, the Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia has urged organisations to tighten security by implementing robust controls, enforcing governance policies, activating multifactor authentication, and conducting continuous cybersecurity awareness training.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Airports Company confirms cybersecurity breach, limited disruption reported
Namibia Airports Company detected a cybersecurity incident on 6 March 2026 involving unauthorised access to network infrastructure and administrative accounts. Services have been restored with limited operational impact, and there is no evidence of data exfiltration, though investigations continue; NAM-CSIRT and NAC are working together to enhance security resilience.
17 March 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 26 February

Opinion: Organisations must monitor external cybersecurity attack surfaces
An executive from the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia argues that continuous monitoring of an organisation's external attack surface—all internet-facing digital assets and entry points—is essential to modern security. The article outlines key components to monitor including public-facing infrastructure, cloud assets, third-party connections, digital certificates, and exposed credentials.
26 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 25 February

NAM-CSIRT hosts DNS resilience training for Southern Africa
The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team, housed under Cran, hosted a Domain Name System Resilience Training from 17 to 20 February 2026 in Windhoek to strengthen DNS security awareness and response capabilities across the region, addressing vulnerabilities that pose significant threats to internet integrity including botnets, denial-of-service attacks, and phishing.
25 February 2026 · New Era →