WINDHOEK — Namibia has recorded a sharp increase in cybersecurity risks, with 513,921 cyber vulnerabilities detected between April and June 2026, according to the latest national cybersecurity reporting.

The figures represent a 39.8% increase from the previous quarter, while reported cyber-threat events rose by 56.7% to 161,547 during the same period.

NAM-CSIRT has urged organisations to strengthen their digital defences, particularly by securing exposed services, protecting digital identities, installing security updates quickly and reporting incidents at an early stage.

The increase was linked largely to exposed remote-management services and legacy network systems. Open CPE WAN Management Protocol accounted for the largest number of detected vulnerabilities, followed by weaknesses involving Network Time Protocol and accessible Telnet services.

The latest cybersecurity guidelines introduced for 2026 provide organisations with a framework for detecting, reporting and responding to cyber incidents.

Technology specialists say the figures highlight the importance of cybersecurity investment, staff training and regular system updates as Namibia expands digital government, cloud infrastructure and online business services.

The latest figures put cybersecurity firmly at the centre of Namibia’s technology agenda as businesses and public institutions face increasingly sophisticated digital risks.