The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT), which operates from the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), has during the reporting period from July to September 2025, detected 559,125 cyber vulnerabilities.
This is a 1.74% increase from the previous quarte.
Meanwhile 398,800 cyber events were detected, which reflects a 52.74% decrease.
“These figures indicate both growing exposure risks and improving defensive responses across Namibia’s cyber landscape,” said Mrs Emilia Nghikembua, who is CRAN’s chief executive officer and head of NAMCSIRT.
The most common vulnerabilities stemmed from misconfigured or outdated systems, including open CWMP, Telnet, DNS, and FTP services.
In addition, the quarter also revealed major global ransomware developments, notably the RADAR and Warlock groups, which exploited critical Microsoft SharePoint vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-53770).
Namibia was among the affected countries, prompting urgent calls for software patching and heightened vigilance.
“Domestically, several incidents underscored the growing sophistication of cyberattacks. The Otjiwarongo Municipality faced a ransomware attack by the INC Ransom group, while citizens were targeted through smishing scams and deepfake videos impersonating senior government officials.
“NAM-CSIRT warns the public to remain alert to AI-generated misinformation and social engineering campaigns.”
Nghikembua emphasised the growing need to protect critical information infrastructure that underpins Namibia’s economy and essential services.
“Safeguarding our digital environment requires vigilance, collaboration, and proactive defense strategies across all sectors,” she stated.
“Moreover, as part of capacity building efforts, NAM-CSIRT hosted a Constituents Engagement in Windhoek on 30 September 2025. The event strengthened cooperation among public and private entities and encouraged the creation of sectoral Computer Incident Response Teams (CIRTs).”
NAM-CSIRT also awarded cybersecurity bursaries to aspiring professionals, underscoring its investment in Namibia’s future cyber defenders.
NAM-CSIRT continues to advocate for stronger cybersecurity hygiene, robust authentication practices, and nationwide digital literacy to counter evolving threats.
“Collaboration is not optional, it is a strategic necessity. Through shared intelligence and collective action, Namibia can build a trusted and resilient cyberspace that supports our national development goals,” stated Mrs. Nghikembua.
In the photo: CRAN’s CEO Mrs Emilia Nghikembua.
