Namibian Defence Force listed in unverified ransomware claim

THE Namibian Defence Force (NDF) has allegedly been listed by ransomware group RansomHouse on its dark web leak site, but cybersecurity researchers have warned that the claim remains unverified, with no publicly released evidence confirming that the defence force was breached or that data was stolen.

According to a report by Yazoul Security, the listing was observed on or around 12 September 2026 and purportedly identified the Namibian Defence Force through the domain mod.gov.na as a victim.

The security intelligence said its reporting is based on publicly available information and that claims published by ransomware groups should be treated as allegations unless independently confirmed.

However, Yazoul Security said it has not independently verified the authenticity of the claim. No proof-of-compromise samples, file listings or negotiation details have been publicly disclosed by the threat actor.