Cybercrime at record highs: Italian manufacturing companies in the crosshairs
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The number of cybercrimes worldwide has reached a new record, according to reports published by the Italian press. Italy is also caught up in this increase, and manufacturing companies are among the most frequently targeted by digital attacks.
Factories and companies that produce physical goods increasingly use IT systems to manage production, warehousing and shipping. This makes businesses more efficient, but it also exposes them to greater risks. An attack can halt production lines, steal designs and customer data, or create problems across the entire supply chain, that is, in relationships with suppliers and other business partners.
Cybersecurity experts recommend a few simple but important measures to businesses. These include regularly updating software, creating data backups and training employees, because a human error, such as opening a fake message, is often the entry point for attacks. Small and medium-sized enterprises, which make up a large part of Italy's productive fabric, must also pay attention to these risks.
The rise in cybercrime shows how digital security has become a central issue for the country's economy. Authorities and companies will need to continue working together to protect systems and data, as technology becomes an ever greater part of everyday business life.
Sources: La Stampa
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