Cyberattacks in Chile: Measures taken in response to the worrying increase in cyberattacks

Jul 21, 2023

As more people and businesses join the digital age, the attack surface for cybercriminals also increases.

According to reports [See detail], in March 2023 cyberattack attempts in Chile almost quadrupled in just two weeks. This is worrying, as it places Chile in a prominent position in terms of malicious cyber activity. Moreover, it is the only country in the Western Hemisphere present in this ranking, along with Mongolia, Nepal, Indonesia and Taiwan.

In this line, one of the factors contributing to the increase is the accelerated growth of connectivity and access to the Internet. Likewise, the lack of awareness and education in cybersecurity also plays an important role.

Among the most common attacks, we find Phishing (phishing fraud) and fraudulent pages, which sought to impersonate the official websites of large companies, banks and government agencies.

Check out this complete article on our specialized technology platform az Tech.

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