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RansomHouse ransomware attack confirmed in Defence Ministry network

Published

19 September 2026

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regulatory

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Cybersecurity

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Namibia

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Fusion42 · 20 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Namibia's Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs network has been confirmed by NAM-CSIRT as compromised by the RansomHouse ransomware group, known for encrypting systems and threatening data leaks. Coordination efforts are ongoing to investigate, remediate, and strengthen cybersecurity across government and critical sectors.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

The confirmed ransomware breach in Namibia's Defence Ministry signals a sharp rise in cyber risks for public sector networks. You need to tighten your incident response and collaborate with local security authorities before your sensitive systems become targets.

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1 source · 19 Sep 2026

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