Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team

22/07/2026

The Namibia Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT), housed at the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) is pleased to announce that the Q2 2026 Cybersecurity Constituent Newsletter is here.

Progress and threats coexist. Staying informed is your first line of defence.

📖 Read online: https://zurl.co/0BHbv
⬇️ Download the full report: https://zurl.co/GIJ67

14/07/2026

Is "Password123" still your go-to? 😬

Captain Cyber is here with this week's

"A Weak Password Is an Open Door."

Hackers don't break in — they log in, using passwords you made too easy to guess.

This week's mission: build passwords that actually protect you. Swap it for a passphrase, use a password manager, and NEVER reuse the same one twice.

✅ Use 12+ characters mixing letters, numbers & symbols
✅ Never reuse passwords across accounts
✅ Let a password manager remember them for you

Stay Alert. Stay Secure. Stay Ahead.

30/06/2026

NAM-CSIRT is proud to introduce Captain Cyber — our new public-facing cybersecurity awareness superhero, designed to make digital safety accessible and engaging for all Namibians.

Cybersecurity threats are growing. But so is our response.

Captain Cyber will deliver weekly cybersecurity tips every Tuesday through our series — covering everything from phishing and scams to password safety, device security, and online payments.

Our goal is simple: transform complex cybersecurity messaging into content that every Namibian — young or old, tech-savvy or not — can understand and act on.

📌 Follow NAM-CSIRT to stay updated.

Protecting Namibia. One Click at a Time.

23/06/2026

20/06/2026

🚨 FortiBleed | Global Cyber Alert

A global cyber security incident is exposing firewall credentials on Fortinet FortiGate devices worldwide, and 13 Namibian organisations have been identified as potentially affected.

Your firewall is your network's front gate. If those keys are exposed, attackers can walk in undetected.

No widespread compromise has been confirmed. But the window to act is now.

Swipe to see the 5 actions your organisation should take today. 👉

Need help? NAM-CSIRT is here.
[email protected] | +264 61 222 666

08/05/2026

The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT) housed at the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) is pleased to announce the release of the Cybersecurity Incident Management Guidelines.

The guidelines are to enhance cybersecurity and provide operational standards and best practices to detect, respond and recover from cyber incidents collectively.

Scan the QR code or follow the link to read more: https://qr.link/GNyIHm

16/04/2026

CYBERSECURITY ALERT ⚠️

INC Ransom is a sophisticated cyber threat group leveraging double extortion, stealing sensitive data, encrypting systems, and threatening public leaks to pressure victims.

Their attacks exploit unpatched vulnerabilities, stolen credentials, and phishing campaigns to gain access, move laterally, and exfiltrate large volumes of data within a short time.

Stay vigilant by prioritising patch management, enforcing strong authentication, and continuously monitoring your network for suspicious activity.

Scan the QR code to read the full report and learn how to protect your organisation.

16/04/2026

CYBERSECURITY ALERT ⚠️

NAM-CSIRT has identified a large volume of compromised credentials belonging to Namibian individuals and organisations circulating on the dark web. These include usernames, passwords, cookies, and session tokens—posing a serious risk of unauthorised access, identity theft, and financial fraud.

The threat spans multiple platforms, including email, social media, banking, corporate systems, and government portals, with some data believed to be recently exposed, meaning many accounts may still be at risk.

Protect yourself now:
• Use strong, unique passwords for every account
• Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
• Avoid saving passwords in browsers—use a trusted password manager
• Log out of all active sessions and review suspicious logins
• Only download software from official sources
• Keep your devices and antivirus software up to date
Stay vigilant—many infections occur silently, without obvious signs.

Report suspicious activity to NAM-CSIRT, Namibian Police Force, or your service provider.

06/03/2026

🛡️NAM-CSIRT's latest quarterly newsletter is here!

This edition covers critical cybersecurity alerts affecting Namibia, including the Ministry of Agriculture Scam, fake websites impersonating trusted Namibian institutions, emerging ransomware groups, and key vulnerabilities identified in the quarter. Stay informed and stay protected.

Scan the QR code or click the link http://qr.link/LibG7m to read the full report.

18/02/2026

🛡️In today's digital landscape, no single organisation can combat sophisticated cyber threats alone. Across Africa, Cyber Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs) are strengthening cybersecurity through shared intelligence, joint response capabilities, and collaborative training.

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In an era where digital connectivity has become the backbone of modern societies and economies, cybersecurity has emerged as one of the most critical and complex challenges facing organisations and nations worldwide. The evolving landscape of cyber threats, ranging from devastating ransomware attack