Paratus has confirmed a cybersecurity breach after detecting unauthorised activity in its internal IT systems.

The company stated that the incident disrupted some information systems, affecting business operations.

In response, Paratus implemented its business continuity plan, taking all impacted systems offline to contain the threat while conducting an internal investigation.

The company’s incident response team, along with international legal, forensic, and cybersecurity advisors, is working around the clock to determine the extent of the compromise and restore operations.

Paratus has assured stakeholders that confidentiality, privacy, and data security are top priorities. 

The incident has been reported to the appropriate regulatory authorities, and investigations are ongoing, said the company in a statement. 

This announcement comes after Telecom Namibia recently experienced a cyberattack where confidential customer information was leaked..