agribank.com.na listed by the lockbit3 ransomware group

Overview

On 11 March 2024, the LockBit 3.0 ransomware group listed Agribank on its leak site. Agribank is a state-owned enterprise of Namibia with a mandate to support the growth and development of agriculture through affordable and innovative financing. The attack date recorded for the incident is 11 March 2024.

What was published

The LockBit 3.0 listing for Agribank did not include a record count or a detailed data inventory. LockBit's standard disclosure threatens publication of exfiltrated files after a countdown. No data sample linked to Agribank was observed on the leak site.

Risks for affected individuals

Agribank customers, including farmers and agricultural enterprises, could be exposed if loan records, account details or personal identifiers were exfiltrated. Financial data of this kind enables fraud, phishing and unauthorised credit activity.

What remains unknown

The volume and categories of stolen data, and whether LockBit released any files, remain unconfirmed. Agribank has not published a detailed statement about the incident.

What affected people should do

Customers should monitor loan and bank statements for unusual activity, change online credentials, and contact Agribank through official channels with any concerns. Staff should reset passwords and enable multi-factor authentication.