SHORT NEWS: NSFAF hit by data breach, probe launched

The Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) suffered a data breach that exposed students\' details last Friday. The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT) confirmed the breach, saying the compromised file is no longer accessible. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause and full scope of the breach, with officials also examining whether ransomware was involved. The incident has raised concerns about data protection in key public institutions as students await clarity on the scale of the exposure.