Namibia’s cyber threats soar
Namibia’s fight against cybercrime is intensifying after more than 513 000 cyber vulnerabilities were detected in just three months, exposing businesses, government institutions and critical infrastructure to growing digital threats. New figures released yesterday by the Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT), housed under the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), show cyber vulnerabilities... The post Namibia’s cyber threats soar appeared first on New Era .
Namibia’s fight against cybercrime is intensifying after more than 513 000 cyber vulnerabilities were detected in just three months, exposing businesses, government institutions and critical infrastructure to growing digital threats.
New figures released yesterday by the Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT), housed under the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), show cyber vulnerabilities rose by 39.8% during the second quarter of 2026, while cyber incidents jumped 56.7%.
Between April and June, 513 921 vulnerabilities and 161 547 cyber events were detected across the country. The report warns that many organisations continue to expose their computer systems to the internet, making them easy targets for hackers.
