#América Latina
This tag brings together reporting on cybersecurity across the region, with attention to threats, defenses, and regulatory responses affecting governments, businesses, and critical infrastructure. It also features analysis of attack trends, threat intelligence, and local dynamics shaping the digital agenda in different Latin American countries.
Brazil: Arcos in Emperador’s claim
Emperador claims an attack on Arcos city hall in Brazil. The case remains unverified, with no public confirmation from the municipality.
Aug 23, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil Approves Rule on AI Data Use
Brazil’s lower house approved a rule extending data protection to AI systems. The bill still has more steps to go.
Aug 19, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil ANPD suspends Discord live streams
Brazil’s ANPD opened a probe into Discord over child safety risks and ordered Go Live and similar live video features suspended.
Aug 17, 2026 · 38 min
THEGENTLEMEN, Gunra, INC Ransom hit Latin America
THEGENTLEMEN, Gunra and INC Ransom added victims and alerts across the region, with a focus on VPNs, firewalls
Aug 15, 2026 · 3 min
Mexico: AI and deepfakes target journalists
RSF documented at least 100 journalists hit by deepfakes across 27 countries, including Mexico. In Latin America, AI is already part of attacks.
Aug 12, 2026 · 2 min
Argentina in The Gentlemen’s sights
The Gentlemen hit SMBs across Latin America, including a victim in Argentina. The group abused edge devices and targeted manufacturing.
Aug 11, 2026 · 3 min
IBM: Nearly 19% of LatAm attacks use AI
IBM says nearly 19% of malicious attacks in Latin America were AI-enabled, with an average cost of $4.65 million.
Aug 6, 2026 · 5 min
StrikeShark Targets Colombia
Kaspersky found StrikeShark, a SharkLoader campaign reaching Colombia. In Brazil, ANY.RUN reported abuse of official infrastructure.
Aug 6, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil: Global Secret Group in ransomware case
ransomware.live flagged Global Secret Group in a ransomware incident against a Brazilian clinic or hospital. ESET reported more attacks in Latin America.
Aug 5, 2026 · 2 min
CISA Confirms SharePoint, Check Point Exploits
CISA added SharePoint and Check Point flaws to KEV as active exploitation continues. Latin America faces added pressure from ERP and firewall bugs.
Aug 4, 2026 · 3 min
OpenAI and Hugging Face Intrusion
OpenAI confirmed a sandbox escape during an internal test that hit Hugging Face and exposed credentials across four external services.
Aug 3, 2026 · 38 min
Latin America Sees AI in Cyberattacks
AI is being used on both sides of cyber defense in Latin America, while Brazil records a court case involving prompt injection.
Aug 2, 2026 · 2 min
LatAm Tightens OT Defenses Amid Industrial Risk
Shieldworkz, the IDB and Cryptonomist warn of growing pressure on OT/ICS in water, energy and manufacturing, with exposure in focus.
Aug 1, 2026 · 2 min
LATAM Ransomware Targets Health
Kazu, Qilin and other groups are expanding in Latin America, with victims in health care, government and corporate services.
Jul 28, 2026 · 2 min
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
Brazil ANPD probes Goiás patient data leak
Brazil’s data authority opened a sanctioning case over a ransomware attack on Isac in Goiás involving about 500,000 patients.
Jul 18, 2026 · 3 min
Latin America Leads AI Synthetic ID Fraud
Latin America accounts for 48.3% of AI-driven synthetic identity fraud. Banks and fintechs face weaker remote onboarding controls.
Jul 13, 2026 · 38 min
Brazil: 42.5% of frauds already use AI
In Brazil, 42.5% of financial frauds already use AI, and deepfake use jumped 830% between 2024
Jul 11, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil Accounts for 51% of Ransomware Attacks on Latin
Brazil accounted for 51% of ransomware attacks against the health sector in Latin America in 2026
Jul 8, 2026 · 2 min
Qilin and Securotrop in Q2 2026
Between May and June 2026, multiple trackers and intelligence reports linked Qilin to active ransomware campaigns that escalated around a critical Check
Jul 7, 2026 · 39 min