Namibia: Telecom cyberattack: 5 things you should know – Africa Links 24

In the wake of a significant cyberattack targeting Telecom Namibia, critical questions have emerged about the company’s data security practices and the implications for its customers.

Here are the five key takeaways from the incident and what it means for all stakeholders.

1. What Happened?
   On December 11, Telecom Namibia fell victim to a ransomware attack orchestrated by a group known as Hunters International. This ransomware-as-a-service operation exfiltrated an estimated 626.3GB of…