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Cyberattackers Target the Latin American Health Care Sector

Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations in Latin America are rising due to the large amount of confidential data they handle. The primary entry points for hackers are public-facing applications, valid accounts, and external remote services. IBM Security X-Force Incident Response recommends developing tailored incident response plans, regular backups, incident response and computer forensics teams, and implementing security operations centers. Mitigation measures include segregating external servers, managing privileged accounts, regular vulnerability scans, and conducting deep web research for potential leaks.

Source: securityintelligence.com –

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