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Otjiwarongo municipality hit by cyberattack, ransom demanded

The Otjiwarongo municipality has fallen victim to a ransomware attack, with hackers allegedly stealing sensitive data and demanding payment. Authorities have not disclosed the ransom amount.
Elizabeth Kheibes
  • 8 Month Ago - 2025-07-17 12:45:00
The Otjiwarongo municipality fell victim to a cybersecurity breach on Wednesday, with early evidence suggesting possible data theft and a ransom demand from a cybercriminal group k
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Namibian Sun 2026-03-26

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