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This archive brings together CiberLATAM’s reporting on Brazil’s cybersecurity landscape, with coverage of threats, institutional responses, regulatory shifts, and risk analysis affecting organizations and users across Latin America. It also tracks incidents, malicious campaigns, and market developments that help explain the country’s influence on the regional security picture.

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 tightens BC rules for Pix

Brazil’s Central Bank adds audits, preventive holds and tighter monitoring for Pix and virtual assets, with new provider requirements.

Aug 23, 2026 · 4 min

Brazil keeps new AI bills moving

The Brazilian Senate is still processing PL 2114/2026 and PL 5092/2026 as debate continues over AI and personal data.

Aug 23, 2026 · 2 min

Brazil's ANPD reviews LGPD sanctions rules

Brazil's ANPD is reviewing its LGPD enforcement and sanctions rules while moving ahead with its AI sandbox and new incident reporting rules.

Aug 22, 2026 · 3 min

Brazil tightens BC rules for Pix

Brazil’s Central Bank adds limits for unregistered devices and requires device validation for higher-value Pix transfers.

Aug 21, 2026 · 4 min

Brazil advances new digital security rules

Brazil’s Senate filed a bill on older adults’ digital inclusion and the ANPD prioritized the ECA Digital and platform decrees.

Aug 21, 2026 · 3 min

Brazil, Chile advance AI laws

Brazil approved changes on AI data use, while Chile keeps its algorithmic governance bill moving with a focus on transparency.

Aug 21, 2026 · 3 min

Brazil's ANPD tightens LGPD enforcement in 2026

Brazil’s ANPD is revising sanction rules and stepping up enforcement in 2026, with action on facial recognition

Aug 20, 2026 · 3 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

Arcos appears in Emperador leak

Brazil’s Arcos city hall appears on a leak site tied to Emperador, but the claim has not been independently verified.

Aug 19, 2026 · 2 min

Brazil Central Bank tightens crypto rules

Brazil expanded its anti-fraud regime to PSAVs and clarified that preventive holds also apply to self-custody wallets

Aug 18, 2026 · 5 min

Brazil ANPD tightens rules on Discord

Discord halted livestreaming, video calls and screen sharing in Brazil after an ANPD order. The probe remains open.

Aug 18, 2026 · 7 min

The Gentlemen ransomware hits LATAM

The Gentlemen grew into a double-extortion RaaS in 2026, targeting LATAM with Fortinet, RDP, and attacks in Colombia, Peru

Aug 17, 2026 · 39 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

Brazil advances AI audit bill

Brazil’s lower house advanced a bill that would require preventive algorithmic audits for high-impact AI systems and tighten oversight.

Aug 17, 2026 · 3 min

Brazil tightens crypto rules

Brazil’s central bank widened fraud controls for VASPs, imposed a 24-hour hold on some transfers, and set authorization deadlines.

Aug 16, 2026 · 3 min

Brazil orders Discord to suspend live streaming

Brazil’s data protection authority ordered Discord to halt Go Live over child safety risks. The company has three business days to comply.

Aug 16, 2026 · 4 min

ANPD tightens oversight on Discord, LGPD

Brazil’s ANPD moves from guidance to active enforcement, with Discord, Paraná schools and platforms now under closer scrutiny.

Aug 16, 2026 · 4 min

Brazil tightens cyber rules, ECA Digital

Brazil’s ANPD sharpened oversight of Discord under ECA Digital, while Congress advances a possible cybersecurity law.

Aug 15, 2026 · 3 min

Trezor data exposed in ShipMonk breach

Trezor said a ShipMonk breach exposed customer order data, including users in Brazil. Its own systems were not affected.

Aug 15, 2026 · 2 min