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Ransomware Attack Affects Telecom Namibia's Customer Data

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🔒🌍 Ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure escalate in Africa. Telecom Namibia recently suffered a significant ransomware attack by the group Hunters International, resulting in the leak of customer data online. The incident highlights a troubling trend in Africa, where ransomware now accounts for a third of successful cyberattacks, particularly targeting telecommunications and manufacturing sectors. Experts attribute this rise to rapid digital transformation, geopolitical tensions, and inadequate cybersecurity measures. As ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) models proliferate, attackers increasingly focus on high-value targets, including critical infrastructure providers. The situation is expected to worsen as digitization outpaces cybersecurity implementations, leaving organizations vulnerable to further attacks.

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