Cybercriminals are around all the time Search New ways to disrupt safety and privacy of users and companies to steal sensitive information that can be used to generate cyber attacks Theft of money or data.

Sometimes, this involves logging into the databases of all kinds of companies, regardless of their size, which results Leakage of information. These incidents not only present a risk business Also, for users who have any kind of connection with it, it is therefore necessary to act quickly and purchase a new one infrastructure which allows you to avoid the future attacks.

According to the technology company IBMIn an interview with Infobae, the average cost of a data breach from a company in 2022 was 2.09 million dollars, which represents growth fifteen % If we compare with the one registered in 2021. However, this is not the only variation that is registered. In the report “Perspectives Latin AmericaPrepared by the company, it was indicated that 60% Companies have increased the price of services after the data breach.

The state of cyber security in Latin America

According to data compiled by the technology company, Brazil, Mexico and Peru are the countries with the most cyberattacks in the region, and phishing is also the most used by cybercriminals to carry them out. This method involves infiltrating devices impersonating companies or trusted people to convince users to voluntarily provide personal information.

On the other hand, Ransomware was the main method of attack a 61% from the recorded cases and is characterized by the prohibition of access data by users unless the ransom is paid information. Usually, the transaction is done with cryptocurrency to avoid tracking.

However, progress has been made in the region in combating these violations Cyber ​​protection.

One of these that IBM highlighted is the reduction in the duration of ransomware attacks, as they were reduced by 94%. It has gone from 2 months to 4 days, which means that companies and consumers have less time to respond adequately to cyber attacks.

During an exclusive interview infobae, Gabriel KatropaDirector of Technology Cyber ​​protection for Latin America IBMData breaches not only affect private companies, but the public sector is also at risk of becoming a victim of cybercriminals.

“Companies are advancing very quickly in digital transformation, both in the public and private sectors. This migration to the cloud is dangerous for many reasons,” he said.

While digital transformation is helping the customer experience in both sectors, Katropa points out that it can be dangerous if customers start using it. Access keys In the service of one sector to another, which means that these areas of organizations suffer simultaneously in case of leakage.

“A large part of it authentication The systems are linked to the personal data we manage Public entitiesKatropa noted. “An attack that happens in the public sector can happen in the private sector because it uses the same data,” he said.

representative of IBM He also pointed out that due to the relationship between public and private entities, using the same Access keys It could damage the infrastructure that both use to serve customers service. “If we have passwords or users, there is a habit of using the same password in both sectors, so there are many times filtering which happens automatically in the private sector.”

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