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Six in 10 Cyberattacks in Colombia Target Hospitals

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Six in 10 Cyberattacks in Colombia Target Hospitals

Colombia's health sector faces disproportionate cyber targeting, with six of ten recorded attacks aimed at hospitals and clinics according to data from IBM's X-Force Index. Medical information has emerged as a primary target for threat actors in the region.

Why it matters: Colombian hospital operators and health IT staff must prioritize security posture and incident response capabilities, as the sector faces significantly elevated attack frequency compared to other industries.

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