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19 FEBRUARY 2026 – WINDHOEK The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Namibia’s telecommunications landscape through strategic initiatives aimed at fostering innovation, enhancing security, and ensuring inclusive connectivity for all Namibians. These developments were outlined during two (2) pivotal events: the Telecommunications Stakeholder Engagement, and the Oral Hearing on the...

23 FEBRUARY 2026 – WINDHOEK The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT), housed under the auspices of the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), hosted the Domain Name System (DNS) Resilience Training from 17 to 20 February 2026 in Windhoek. This vital capacity-building initiative was facilitated by the Cybersecurity Capacity Centre for Southern Africa...

18 FEBRUARY 2026 – WINDHOEK 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 attacks to extensive data breaches, underscores the importance...

11 FEBRUARY 2026 – WINDHOEK As we have entered the new working year after the festive break, individuals and organisations are reminded that the beginning of the year is one of the most active periods for cybercrime. The start of the year has become one of the most critical months for cybersecurity. While many people...

12 NOVEMBER 2025 – WINDHOEK Public Wi-Fi is known as a wireless connection to the internet that is accessible in public places like hotels, airports, restaurants, shopping malls and libraries, offering free or easy access to the internet. A public Wi-Fi network can either be open (unsecured) or encrypted (secured). An encrypted public Wi-Fi requires...

02 OCTOBER 2025 – WINDHOEK The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT) has observed a concerning rise in fake websites designed to mislead the public by impersonating trusted organisations. Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated in creating “spoofed” websites that look nearly identical to legitimate ones. Website spoofing occurs when a fake website is created...

19 AUGUST 2025 In today’s digital landscape, cyberspace is continually challenged by evolving cybersecurity threats operate covertly, collecting vast amounts sensitive data. Among these threats, stealer logs have emerged as a significant innovation in modern cybercrime, posing direct risks to individual security and serving as a crucial tool for enabling more complex attacks such as...

29 JULY 2025 – WINDHOEK In the rapidly expanding digital and internet landscape, millions of websites are launched every day. Researchers estimate that the total number exceeds a billion, and as of November 2024, DigitalSilks reported that “there are approximately 1.1 billion websites worldwide, with 200 million active sites and about 252,000 new websites created...

                                                                                                   27 MAY 2025 – WINDHOEK Fake...

25 FEBRUARY 2025 – WINDHOEK Imagine a world where your entire security infrastructure rests on a single foundation. What happens when that foundation crumbles? A software update could lead to a major failure, affecting multiple endpoints and paralysing key systems. One vulnerability within your third-party ecosystem can trigger widespread disruptions, data leaks, and significant reputational...