Cyber crime a major threat to SA’s healthcare sector

Check Point Software Technologies has revealed that South Africa’s healthcare sector has been targeted by cyber criminals, with 224 reported global ransomware attacks to date this year. The attacks are not isolated to the healthcare sector, with the company suggesting there may be many unreported cases. The threats have caused operational delays and may result in a breach of patient privacy. Cybersecurity gaps within institutions could be attributed to outdated technology or inadequate security measures. Check Point has urged for the adoption of AI-driven threat detection and automated incident response systems.