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Namibia Sees Over 1.1M Cyber Threats in First Half of 2025
(MENAFN) Namibia recorded more than 1.1 million cyber threats and nearly 1 million system vulnerabilities in the first half of 2025, marking a sharp spike in digital security risks, Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus told the National Assembly on Wednesday.
The threats, identified between January 1 and June 30, were detected by the Namibian Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (NAMSIRT) and included SIM card fraud, online scams, and impersonation schemes, she said.
Theofelus noted that the ministry is rolling out a National Cybersecurity Strategy and Awareness Raising Plan in collaboration with SALT Essential IT, Lifeline Childline Namibia, and UNICEF Namibia. The campaign will feature free in-person and virtual training programs aimed at strengthening public digital hygiene and promoting safer online behavior.
A NAMSIRT report cited by a local outlet confirmed the 1.1 million threat count and detailed nearly 1 million detected system weaknesses. These incidents follow an alarming pattern: in 2024, Namibia also suffered over 1.1 million cyberattacks, according to national cybersecurity records.
As reported by The Namibian, certified fraud examiner Melanie Meiring said these cyber events impacted private companies, government institutions, and the general public. She highlighted a major breach at Telecom Namibia, which “suffered a major breach that exposed over 626 gigabytes of sensitive data.”
The growing threat mirrors wider trends across the continent. In a May 2025 report, Interpol found that more than two-thirds of African nations classify cybercrime as a medium to high-level threat, with cyber-related offenses accounting for over 30% of reported crimes in both Eastern and Western Africa.
In response, Interpol launched a sweeping cybercrime crackdown in August. The Serengeti 2.0 operation, involving law enforcement agencies from 18 African countries, resulted in more than 1,000 arrests and the recovery of nearly $100 million in illicit assets. Investigators identified over 88,000 victims, with cases spanning inheritance scams, ransomware attacks, and business email compromise schemes.
In a related development, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced in August the establishment of a cybersecurity center in Senegal. He emphasized Moscow’s deep expertise in cyber defense, stating that Russia is “working at the UN level to develop international cybersecurity norms and principles.”
The threats, identified between January 1 and June 30, were detected by the Namibian Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (NAMSIRT) and included SIM card fraud, online scams, and impersonation schemes, she said.
Theofelus noted that the ministry is rolling out a National Cybersecurity Strategy and Awareness Raising Plan in collaboration with SALT Essential IT, Lifeline Childline Namibia, and UNICEF Namibia. The campaign will feature free in-person and virtual training programs aimed at strengthening public digital hygiene and promoting safer online behavior.
A NAMSIRT report cited by a local outlet confirmed the 1.1 million threat count and detailed nearly 1 million detected system weaknesses. These incidents follow an alarming pattern: in 2024, Namibia also suffered over 1.1 million cyberattacks, according to national cybersecurity records.
As reported by The Namibian, certified fraud examiner Melanie Meiring said these cyber events impacted private companies, government institutions, and the general public. She highlighted a major breach at Telecom Namibia, which “suffered a major breach that exposed over 626 gigabytes of sensitive data.”
The growing threat mirrors wider trends across the continent. In a May 2025 report, Interpol found that more than two-thirds of African nations classify cybercrime as a medium to high-level threat, with cyber-related offenses accounting for over 30% of reported crimes in both Eastern and Western Africa.
In response, Interpol launched a sweeping cybercrime crackdown in August. The Serengeti 2.0 operation, involving law enforcement agencies from 18 African countries, resulted in more than 1,000 arrests and the recovery of nearly $100 million in illicit assets. Investigators identified over 88,000 victims, with cases spanning inheritance scams, ransomware attacks, and business email compromise schemes.
In a related development, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced in August the establishment of a cybersecurity center in Senegal. He emphasized Moscow’s deep expertise in cyber defense, stating that Russia is “working at the UN level to develop international cybersecurity norms and principles.”
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