Telecom Namibia ransomware attack leaks 630GB of data
Namibian state-owned telecom operator Telecom Namibia was hit by a ransomware attack, and sensitive data was published after it refused to pay the ransom. The size of the leak was reported to be 630GB. The company brought in international cybersecurity experts and moved to investigate the attack and strengthen security.
Key facts
- Affected organization
- Telecom Namibia
- Incident type
- Ransomware
- Occurred / detected
- Not confirmed
- Scale of damage
- 630GB of data
- Cause / method
- Ransomware attack
- Location
- Namibia
Timeline
- Telecom Namibia said hackers had published data after it refused to pay the ransom.
- Telecom Namibia brought in international cybersecurity experts after the 630GB data leak.
- Telecom Namibia investigated the cyberattack and strengthened its security measures.
4 related reports
- Namibia’s state telecom provider says hackers leaked data after it refused to pay ransom
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- Telecom Namibia enlists international cybersecurity experts after hackers leak 630GB of data
- Telecom Namibia investigates cyberattack, tightens security measures
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