In 2023, over 2,800 data breaches resulted in the theft of over 8.2 billion records, costing organisations an average of $4.88m per breach, according to Cisco. The increase in cyberattacks in South Africa, including a 4% rise in weekly attacks on organisations, highlights the growing threat of cybercrime. Common communication mistakes during cyber incidents include delays in response, hasty and inaccurate communications, excluding social media teams, and lack of preparation.
Dispersed responsibility, lack of asset inventory is causing gaps in medical device cybersecurity
Witnesses at a House hearing on medical device cybersecurity highlighted the need for better tracking of devices and their vulnerability to cyber threats. They noted
