Telecom Namibia listed by the Hunters ransomware group

Overview

The Hunters ransomware group has listed Telecom Namibia, the national telecommunications operator of Namibia, on its leak site. The listing appeared on 21 November 2024 and states that data was exfiltrated while systems were not encrypted. At the time of analysis, the group's leak page was not reachable.

What was published

The group states that data was exfiltrated. The archive is expected to include subscriber records, network data and corporate information.

Risks for affected individuals

• Subscriber personal data may be exposed.
• Network records could reveal infrastructure details.
• Employees' information may be included.

What remains unknown

• The volume of data exfiltrated.
• The exact contents of the leak.
• Whether the data has been published elsewhere.

What affected people should do

Subscribers should be alert to phishing messages and monitor account activity. Telecom Namibia should review affected systems, notify regulators and customers if subscriber data is involved, and communicate transparently about the incident.