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Ransomware attacks in Namibia

13 organisations in Namibia have been listed on ransomware leak sites, ranking #78 worldwide. Updated .

Victims
13
0.1% of global total
Global rank
#78
of 181 countries
Active groups
10
Most: Ransomhouse
Sectors
7
Most: Financial Services

ThreatAI analysis

Compiled from this database and the ransomware.live profiles of the groups active in Namibia. Figures are computed from the tracked records, not inferred.

Namibia's cyber landscape is marked by 13 recorded ransomware attacks globally ranking 78th, targeting sectors like finance, government, and public services via groups Ransomhouse, Incransom, Lockbit3.

Namibia in the global picture

Namibia accounts for 13 of the ransomware disclosures tracked here, ranking #78 worldwide and making up 0.1% of the global total. The sectors listed most often are Financial Services, Government & Defense, Public Sector.

Who is most active in Namibia

Ransomhouse — 2 victims in Namibia. Incransom — 2 victims in Namibia. Lockbit3 — 2 victims in Namibia.

Ransomware threat profile: Namibia

Namibia ranks #78 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 13 victims in this database — 0.1% of the global total. The groups listing the most organisations here are Ransomhouse, Incransom and Lockbit3.

The most frequently listed industries in Namibia are Financial Services, Government & Defense, Public Sector. These sectors hold sensitive data and run operations that are costly to interrupt.

The volume reflects Namibia's integration into the global economy and the reach of ransomware operations that target organisations of every size. Organisations here should weigh the active groups documented on this page when prioritising detection rules and incident-response planning.

Victims in Namibia 13

Organization Disclosed
Namibian Defence Force
Ransomhouse
Namibian Defence Force
Ransomhouse
airports.com.na
Incransom
Grupo VerdeAzul
Vect
CYMOT
Qilin
Namibia | Epia Financial Services | Windhoek
Radar
Otjiwarongo Municipality
Incransom
Paratus
Akira
Telecom Namibia
Hunters
Namforce Life Insurance
Spacebears
eif.org.na
Lockbit3
namibmills.com
Dispossessor
agribank.com.na
Lockbit3

Frequently asked questions

How many ransomware attacks have occurred in Namibia?

Namibia has recorded 13 ransomware victim disclosures in this database, ranking #78 globally. This represents 0.1% of all tracked ransomware attacks worldwide.

Which ransomware groups target Namibia?

The ransomware groups most active in Namibia are Ransomhouse, Incransom, Lockbit3, Vect. These groups collectively account for the majority of victim disclosures attributed to Namibia.

Which industries are most targeted by ransomware in Namibia?

In Namibia, the most frequently targeted sectors are Financial Services, Government & Defense, Public Sector. These industries hold valuable data and often have critical operational requirements that make them attractive ransomware targets.

How does Namibia rank globally for ransomware attacks?

Namibia ranks #78 globally for ransomware attacks with 13 victim disclosures, representing 0.1% of the worldwide total of 23,641 tracked victims.

How can organisations in Namibia protect against ransomware?

Organisations in Namibia should implement a layered security approach including regular offline backups, network segmentation, multi-factor authentication, endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, and employee security awareness training. Monitoring threat intelligence feeds for active groups targeting Namibia is also recommended.