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Monthly vertical reports: banking, energy, healthcare, telecommunications, public sector and more industries with verified incidents in the region.

Retail, E-Commerce and Mass Consumer, Sep 2026
2026-09

Retail, E-Commerce and Mass Consumer, Sep 2026

Fraud, ransomware, and a critical CVE shaped September in LATAM retail and e-commerce, with focus on Brazil, Argentina

Mining, Metals, and Natural Resources, September 2026
2026-09

Mining, Metals, and Natural Resources, September 2026

Puebla, APT campaigns, and 11 CVEs shaped September for LATAM mining and natural resources, with medium regional risk.

Logistics, Ports, Airports and Transport, Sep 2026
2026-09

Logistics, Ports, Airports and Transport, Sep 2026

September recorded 56 verified events in the vertical, including 9 ransomware cases and 17 incidents, with a focus on transport

Public Sector & Government, September 2026
2026-09

Public Sector & Government, September 2026

September logged 49 verified events across Latin American public sector, with incidents, claimed leaks, and no critical CVEs in the material reviewed.

Digital Services, Data Centers & Tech Providers, Sep 2026
2026-09

Digital Services, Data Centers & Tech Providers, Sep 2026

September ended with hosting outages, SaaS incidents, and active exploitation of critical CVEs, with regional focus on Argentina, Colombia

Telecom Providers and Connectivity, Sept. 2026
2026-09

Telecom Providers and Connectivity, Sept. 2026

Low-concentration, highly fragmented month: 41 verified events, with smishing, cable theft, an outage in Paraguay, and four critical CVEs.

Health, Clinics, Hospitals and Pharma, Sep 2026
2026-09

Health, Clinics, Hospitals and Pharma, Sep 2026

53 verified events, 20 incidents and 16 ransomware or extortion cases marked September in LATAM health, with Chile, Colombia and Paraguay in focus.

Energy, Electricity and Utilities Critical Infrastructure
2026-09

Energy, Electricity and Utilities Critical Infrastructure

September saw more coordinated action and less ransomware, with outages, nuclear alerts, and utility fraud across Latin America.

Neobanks, FinTechs, and PSPs, September 2026
2026-09

Neobanks, FinTechs, and PSPs, September 2026

September saw 59 verified incidents in LatAm, focused on fraud, active campaigns, and new regulation for neobanks

Traditional Banking and Insurers, September 2026
2026-09

Traditional Banking and Insurers, September 2026

Fraud, impersonation, and new rules shaped September in LATAM banking and insurance, with focus on Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico

Retail, E-Commerce, and Consumer Goods, August 2026
2026-08

Retail, E-Commerce, and Consumer Goods, August 2026

August closed with 71 incidents and a rise in retail ransomware and incidents, with Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil as key hotspots.

Mining, Metals, and Natural Resources, Aug 2026
2026-08

Mining, Metals, and Natural Resources, Aug 2026

Ransomware led August in Latin American hydrocarbons and mining, with Oldelval and Ecopetrol as key cases and no critical CVEs reported.

Logistics, Ports, Airports and Transport, Aug. 2026
2026-08

Logistics, Ports, Airports and Transport, Aug. 2026

August ended with incidents, ransomware and breaches across airports, ports, urban transit and logistics, with Argentina and Brazil dominating the picture.

Public Sector and Government Agencies, Aug 2026
2026-08

Public Sector and Government Agencies, Aug 2026

August closed with 113 verified incidents in LATAM public sector, driven by incidents, ransomware, and leaks in Brazil

Digital Services, Data Centers, and IT/SaaS Providers
2026-08

Digital Services, Data Centers, and IT/SaaS Providers

August closed with 98 incidents across LATAM, driven by incidents, ransomware, service outages, and a critical cPanel/WHM vulnerability.

Telecom and ISP Threats in LATAM, Aug 2026
2026-08

Telecom and ISP Threats in LATAM, Aug 2026

August 2026 brought attacks, outages, and regulatory pressure to LATAM telecom and ISPs, led by Brazil, Chile

Health, Clinics, Hospitals, and Pharma, Aug 2026
2026-08

Health, Clinics, Hospitals, and Pharma, Aug 2026

August closed with 90 verified health-sector incidents in LATAM, driven by ransomware, data leaks, and banking fraud in Brazil, Peru

Energy, Electricity, and Utilities (Critical
2026-08

Energy, Electricity, and Utilities (Critical

August ended with ransomware and OT/ICS alerts in Latin American energy, plus regulatory consultations and focus on Oldelval, Colombia.

Neobanks, FinTech, and PSPs, August 2026
2026-08

Neobanks, FinTech, and PSPs, August 2026

Fraud, payment failures, and two extortion cases defined August in LATAM; Chile and Brazil showed the sharpest signal.

Traditional Banking and Insurers, August 2026
2026-08

Traditional Banking and Insurers, August 2026

August saw 125 verified banking and insurance events in LATAM, with fraud the leading threat, plus more regulation and several scam-related rulings.

Retail, E-commerce and Consumer Goods, July 2026
2026-07

Retail, E-commerce and Consumer Goods, July 2026

July brought ransomware, fraud, and extortion to LATAM retail and consumer goods, with a focus on Brazil, Argentina

Mining, Metals and Natural Resources, July 2026
2026-07

Mining, Metals and Natural Resources, July 2026

Ecopetrol drove LATAM this month, with data exfiltration, extortion, and regulatory response; actively exploited CVEs also added pressure.

Logistics, Ports, Airports, Transport, Jul 2026
2026-07

Logistics, Ports, Airports, Transport, Jul 2026

July saw leaks, operational stoppages from failures, and ransomware, led by Colombia and Mexico, alongside a rise in active vulnerabilities.

Public Sector and Government Agencies, July 2026
2026-07

Public Sector and Government Agencies, July 2026

July closed with more regulation, less fraud, and more availability incidents and leaks in public agencies across the region.

Digital Services, Data Centers, and IT/SaaS, Jul 2026
2026-07

Digital Services, Data Centers, and IT/SaaS, Jul 2026

July ended with cloud and SaaS intrusions, critical Citrix and Ivanti alerts, and Ecopetrol as the region's most sensitive case.

Telecom and ISP Incidents, July 2026
2026-07

Telecom and ISP Incidents, July 2026

July saw fiber outages, incidents at Copaco and Ecopetrol, telecom fraud, and strong ransomware pressure across the region.

Health, Clinics, Hospitals, Pharma, Jul 2026
2026-07

Health, Clinics, Hospitals, Pharma, Jul 2026

Ransomware, disputed leaks, and sanctions shaped July in LATAM health, with Brazil and Sinaloa at the center.

Energy, Electricity and Utilities Critical Infrastructure
2026-07

Energy, Electricity and Utilities Critical Infrastructure

Ransomware and data leaks marked July in Latin American utilities, with Ecopetrol, Oldelval, and Sinop Energia at the center.

Neobanks, FinTech and PSPs, July 2026
2026-07

Neobanks, FinTech and PSPs, July 2026

July brought regulatory pressure in Peru and Brazil, plus 40 vulnerability events and an operational incident at Caixa lotteries.

Traditional Banking and Insurers, July 2026
2026-07

Traditional Banking and Insurers, July 2026

July ended with more regulation, persistent digital fraud, and signs of ransomware and phishing affecting banking and insurance across the region.

Public Sector and Government Agencies, June 2026
2026-06

Public Sector and Government Agencies, June 2026

June brought breaches, phishing, and a fake mass alert in Brazil; regional risk was high, with public agencies in focus.