Namibia’s state telecom provider says hackers leaked data after it refused to pay ransom

Telecom Namibia confirmed a ransomware attack attributed to Hunters International that resulted in the public leak of more than 400,000 files, including alleged personal and financial records of customers and some high-ranking officials; the company is analyzing the data and coordinating with law enforcement while warning against sharing the leaked information. Hunters International is described as a ransomware-as-a-service group (allegedly linked to the dismantled Hive operation, a claim they deny) that targets multiple industries; Namibia’s authorities have emphasized cybersecurity as a national-security concern, though the country’s Data Protection Act is not yet enforced.