Otjiwarongo Municipality listed by the Inc Ransom ransomware group

Overview

The Inc Ransom group has listed the Otjiwarongo Municipality, a local authority in Namibia, on its leak site. The municipality provides local government services including infrastructure and administration. The listing appeared on 14 July 2025.

What was published

The group claims to have exfiltrated data from the municipality. Local governments hold citizen records, administrative data and employee information, which are the likely contents of any exfiltration.

Risks for affected individuals

• Residents' personal data may be exposed.
• Administrative records could enable fraud.
• Employees' information may be included.

What remains unknown

• The volume of data exfiltrated.
• Whether the data has been published.
• The response status of the municipality.

What affected people should do

The municipality should coordinate with Namibian cybersecurity authorities, review affected systems, and inform residents and staff. Residents should be alert to phishing referencing the municipality.