Staff Reporter
THE number of detected cyber vulnerabilities decreased by approximately 1.5%, from 513,921 recorded during the second quarter of the year to 506,143 in the third quarter (July to September 2026).
This was highlighted in the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia’s (CRAN) NAM-CSIRT Cybersecurity Constituent Newsletter.
However, according to the newsletter, cyber events increased slightly by 0.93%, from 161,547 to 163,053, indicating that cybersecurity risks remain a concern. Cyber events include suspicious online activity, attempts to access computer systems and other potential cyberattacks.
The newsletter also highlighted two cybersecurity incidents involving the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs and the RelyComply anti-money laundering platform.
“These cases highlight the risks associated with sensitive government information and third-party service providers. They reinforce the importance of tested incident-response procedures, secure and tested backups, multi-factor authentication, network segmentation and effective third-party risk management,” Nesongano said.
He urged the public to report cyber incidents via email at report@namcsirt.na or contact NAM-CSIRT on +264 61 222 666.
“Individuals are reminded to exercise caution when opening email attachments, particularly unexpected files or messages that create a sense of urgency. Users should verify suspicious messages, keep software updated and report suspected phishing attempts. Organisations responsible for developing and maintaining digital platforms are encouraged to strengthen application security and conduct regular vulnerability assessments to address risks such as SQL injection,” Nesongano said.
The full newsletter is available at https://nam-csirt.na/newsletter/.
PICTURED: CRAN Executive of Communication and Consumer Relations, Mufaro Nesongano. Photo: CRAN
