Malawi Computer Emergency Response Team

07/07/2026

The Malawi Computer Emergency Response Team (mwCERT) recently hosted students from the Malawi Defence Force Command and Staff College. The study tour was held under the theme “Cyber and Emerging Technologies in National Security and the Resilience of Critical Infrastructure as a Force Multiplier.”

Speaking on behalf of MACRA Patrick Musiyapo Acting Director of Telecommunications highlighted the need for strong collaboration in building a cyber secure Malawi.
The session provided an overview of the country’s cybersecurity landscape and showcased the role that MACRA and mwCERT play in protecting the digital space and critical information infrastructure.

Participants were taken through MACRA’s mandate the work of mwCERT and ongoing national cybersecurity efforts.

In his remarks Colonel Joseph Mambo Deputy Commandant of the MDF Command and Staff College emphasized the importance of continued collaboration between MDF and MACRA through mwCERT especially in knowledge sharing and capacity building.

MACRA remains committed to building strong partnerships that will support a safe secure and resilient digital future for Malawi.

06/07/2026

As we celebrate our nation's freedom and progress, let us also commit to protecting our digital future. A secure cyberspace is essential for innovation, growth and national development.

Happy 62nd Independence Day, Malawi.






independenceday

26/06/2026

CYBERSECURITY ALERT!!!
FortiBleed Campaign

The Malawi Computer Emergency Response Team (mwCERT) is warning the public. Over 80,000 Fortinet devices worldwide have been compromised in the ongoing FortiBleed campaign.

With many Fortinet systems in use across Malawi, please act now to protect your data:

● Change all passwords immediately
●Enable Multi-Factor Authentication [MFA]
● Install the latest security updates on all Fortinet, devices

Don’t wait for a breach. Stay safe online.
For technical support, contact mwCERT.

26/06/2026

18/06/2026

A proud moment for the Malawi Computer Emergency Response Team as it received the Cyber Security Excellence Award from the ICT Association of Malawi in recognition of its outstanding contribution to cybersecurity.

08/06/2026

The Malawi Computer Emergency Response Team (MwCERT) has been awarded the Cybersecurity Excellence Award at the ICTAM 2026 Awards Night.

The award recognizes MwCERT’s relentless efforts in protecting Malawi’s critical information infrastructure by responding to cyber threats, building national incident response capacity and ensuring safe and resilient digital platforms.
The awards night was graced by the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Trade and Industrialization, Wiskies Mkombezi who stressed that ICT infrastructure is the key to our digital transformation.
For the Malawi CERT, this recognition is a testament to our commitment and dedication towards safeguarding critical information infrastructure as well as our efforts towards a safe and secure cyber space as Malawi moves more government and business services online.

19/05/2026

The Malawi Computer Emergency Response Team (MwCERT), hosted Computer Science students from LUANAR NRC Campus who visited the unit for an educational cybersecurity tour. The visit was aimed at providing practical exposure to the country’s cybersecurity operations and digital safety environment.

The tour provided students with both technical and theoretical insights into various areas of cybersecurity including incident response, cyber threat management, digital safety, cyber awareness and national cybersecurity coordination.

During the session, students interacted with the Malawi CERT team exploring real world cybersecurity challenges, emerging threats and the importance of cyber resilience in today’s digital landscape.
The visit highlighted the importance of bridging the gap between academic learning and industry practice by giving students practical exposure to cybersecurity environments beyond the classroom.

Malawi CERT remains committed to supporting cybersecurity awareness and capacity building initiatives that inspire and equip young people with knowledge and skills relevant to the evolving digital space.