Malawi

The organisation is known by the alias Malawi and has its headquarters located in Malawi. On 18 January 2024, a cyber-attack targeted Malawi's immigration service. The attack led the government to suspend passport issuance and to declare a serious national security breach. The perpetrators demanded a ransom, but authorities refused to negotiate. Instead, authorities focused on system recovery, deploying temporary solutions to restore services within weeks. While restoring access, they began developing enhanced long-term security measures. The incident worsened existing public frustrations over persistent passport delays. Previously, those delays had been attributed to technical issues and supply shortages. No information was released regarding possible data compromises or the identity of the attackers.

On 14 April 2022, the Platform for Investigative Journalism suffered a cyberattack that disrupted its website access. This cyberattack occurred after the detention of the platform's managing director and the seizure of equipment by Malawi Police. Media advocacy group MISA Malawi implicated state agents in the hack, citing the timing and preceding police actions as indicative. Authorities denied any involvement, challenging the lack of evidence supporting the allegations. The episode raised concerns about potential violations of media freedom and possible breaches of national cybersecurity laws. Together, these events highlight the organisation's exposure to cyber threats affecting both public services and media outlets. The responses to the incidents have included refusal to pay ransom, implementation of temporary fixes, and calls for stronger security frameworks. No further details about the attackers' motives or affiliations have been disclosed in the available sources. The organisation's headquarters in Malawi remains the central point for coordinating recovery and preventive actions. These incidents have highlighted the need for ongoing vigilance to protect critical information infrastructure.