THREATSUruguay
Uruguay warns of deepfake scams and fake police
Uruguay warned about deepfakes while investigating scams in Maldonado and Montevideo involving fake police who pushed loans
Oct 22, 2026 · 2 min
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Uruguay joins Interpol deepfake campaign
Uruguay joined an Interpol campaign warning about deepfakes and malicious AI use.
Oct 21, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONUruguay
BCU tightens electronic instrument security
Uruguay's central bank strengthened authentication and monitoring for electronic instruments and approved an internal AI governance framework.
Oct 21, 2026 · 2 min
THREATSUruguay
Uruguay fiber cuts disrupted Antel internet
Four cuts in Antel’s transport network disrupted internet, mobile service and Wi‑Fi in Uruguay. The company blamed roadworks.
Oct 15, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguay's central bank tightens digital security
The BCU expanded safeguards for electronic transactions and added digital-channel access and card-not-present purchases.
Oct 5, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguay's BCU tightens payments, open finance
The BCU added cyber requirements for payments and e-money, while updating complaint rules and advancing open finance.
Sep 25, 2026 · 4 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguay BCU tightens payment authentication
The central bank proposed stronger authentication for card-not-present purchases and digital wallet enrollment
Sep 22, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguay BCU proposes stronger authentication
The BCU opened a consultation on stronger authentication for wallet enrollment and transactions, plus a deadline for complaints.
Sep 20, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguay Senate Reviews Critical Infrastructure Bill
The bill creates operators who must report incidents within 12 hours and requires security and response plans for critical infrastructure.
Sep 19, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguayan Senate reviews critical infrastructure bill
Uruguay’s Senate will review a bill on Sept. 16 to protect critical infrastructure with a national registry and 12-hour incident reporting.
Sep 15, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguay BCU tightens rules on payments, virtual assets
The BCU halted Quickly Remesas for operating without registration and added daily limits and technical tests for PSAVs and open finance.
Sep 13, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguay SENACLAFT clarifies DDC after leak
SENACLAFT issued guidance on outsourced due diligence in Uruguay after El Observador reported a 300 GB leak from a local firm.
Sep 9, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguay's BCU regulates PSAVs, requires approval
The BCU launched mandatory rules for PSAVs in Uruguay, with registration, prior approval, cybersecurity and anti-money laundering controls.
Sep 7, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguay requires FX risk disclosure on deposits
The central bank will require foreign-currency deposit disclosures starting in October 2026 for new accounts, and by year-end for existing clients.
Sep 6, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguay weighs online betting rules
Uruguay’s CUOASEC sent the executive a draft to regulate online gambling with cybersecurity, data protection and AML controls.
Sep 6, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguay’s BCU opens crypto provider registry
The central bank opened an online filing for virtual asset providers and raised prudential requirements for custodians.
Aug 30, 2026 · 4 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguay Debates Social Media, Data, and Online Gambling
Uruguay is weighing new rules on minors, open finance, and online gambling, alongside a public consultation on social media, games
Aug 29, 2026 · 4 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguay backs bill to regulate online gambling
Uruguayan casino operators seek online gambling legalization with licenses, state control, cybersecurity, traceability, and anti-money laundering rules.
Aug 27, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguay’s BCU opens online PSAV filing
Uruguay’s central bank now offers a fully online filing for PSAV authorization and registration, covering crypto and tokens through 2027.
Aug 27, 2026 · 4 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguay Advances on Data and Online Gambling Laws
Uruguay is pushing online gambling rules, while Inmujeres adapts a model law on digital violence and open finance moves ahead.
Aug 25, 2026 · 4 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguay's BCU expands financial controls
The central bank will launch an online process for virtual asset providers and require a sworn statement before new fundraising activities.
Aug 22, 2026 · 4 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguay Debates Social Media, Data and Online Gambling
Uruguay is weighing a social media age limit for minors and a new online gambling bill that adds cybersecurity and data protection rules.
Aug 19, 2026 · 4 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguay debates social media limits for minors
Uruguay is weighing a bill to bar under-15s from social media and tighten privacy protections for teens.
Aug 17, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguay expands BCU financial oversight
The BCU is drafting an open finance law and tightening cyber defenses across the financial system, while adjusting virtual asset oversight.
Aug 16, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguay's BCU Prepares Open Finance Law for 2026
Uruguay’s central bank plans an Open Finance bill for 2026, aiming for stronger data control and wider interoperability.
Aug 15, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguay weighs social media limits
Uruguay is weighing new rules for social platforms, open finance and autonomous vehicles, with tighter controls on data
Aug 13, 2026 · 3 min
THREATSUruguay
Uruguay Appears in Section9 Case
The domain ********.com.uy was listed by Section9 on breach trackers, but there is no official confirmation of the affected entity.
Aug 4, 2026 · 2 min
THREATSUruguay
Uruguay appears in Section9 ransomware case
Breach House lists a .com.uy domain as a claimed Section9 attack, but there is no public confirmation from the victim
Jul 31, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguay's BCU regulates digital asset providers
Uruguay's central bank set authorization and oversight rules for digital asset providers, with compliance deadlines starting in September 2026.
Jul 22, 2026 · 2 min
THREATSUruguay
Uruguay’s BHU Spent $12M After Cyberattack
The Banco Hipotecario del Uruguay said it paid no ransom and spent $12 million on remediation and systems rebuilding after the attack.
Jul 21, 2026 · 1 min