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#BitLocker

This archive brings together reporting on how this encryption feature is used, configured, and assessed across corporate and government environments in Latin America. It also covers security incidents, defensive measures, technical guidance, and the operational challenges tied to endpoint management and access recovery.

Mexico, Colombia Hit by BitLocker Ransomware

Kaspersky found BitLocker-based ransomware in Mexico and Colombia, with ransom notes printed from corporate printers.

Jul 31, 2026 · 3 min

Colombia and Mexico: BitLocker ransomware

Kaspersky analyzed two cases in Colombia and Mexico where attackers used BitLocker and corporate printers to print ransom notes.

Jul 28, 2026 · 2 min

Mexico: Ransomware Used BitLocker

Kaspersky linked Mexico and Colombia extortion cases to BitLocker and printed ransom notes. In Mexico, access may have started with MSSQL.

Jul 28, 2026 · 2 min

Colombia: ransomware using BitLocker

Kaspersky found attacks in Colombia and Mexico that encrypted systems with BitLocker and printed ransom notes from corporate printers.

Jul 28, 2026 · 3 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