#Chile
This archive brings together CiberLATAM's coverage of cybersecurity in Chile, with reporting on threats, incidents, institutional response, and regulatory debates. It also includes analysis of local actors, attack trends, and how these dynamics affect companies, public agencies, and users across the region.
Guatemala, Costa Rica advance data laws
Guatemala issued a favorable opinion on Initiative 6347, while Costa Rica seeks fines for storing personal data without encryption.
Oct 8, 2026 · 2 min
Chile warns of phishing targeting banks
Chile’s PDI and prosecutors warned of phishing using cloned bank and retail sites to steal credentials and verification codes.
Oct 7, 2026 · 2 min
Chile, Mexico and Colombia tighten controls
New privacy, AML and open finance rules advance in Chile, Mexico and Colombia, with different deadlines, sanctions and technical standards.
Oct 5, 2026 · 37 min
Chile's CMF launches Atena and updates consent rules
The CMF unveiled Atena for Open Finance testing, updated debt registry consent rules, and ANCI opened a multifactor authentication consultation.
Oct 4, 2026 · 2 min
Chile sets Law 21,719 for 2026
Chile’s Law 21,719 will take effect on Dec. 1, 2026, creating a new agency and fines of up to 20,000 UTM.
Sep 30, 2026 · 2 min
BancoEstado Sees $20M+ Fraud Losses in Chile
BancoEstado projects more than $20 million in card fraud losses in 2026, with five-year losses nearing $400 million in Chile.
Sep 29, 2026 · 2 min
Chile keeps Law 21,719 date in place
The bill to delay Law 21,719 is still moving through Congress, but the legal effective date remains Dec. 1, 2026.
Sep 28, 2026 · 2 min
Chile keeps Law 21,719 delay under review
Chile’s Senate is still debating a delay to Law 21,719, with enforcement still set for Dec. 1, 2026 unless approved
Sep 26, 2026 · 4 min
Chile’s CMF updates REDEC rules
The CMF updated NCG 576 and NCG 540 on REDEC, keeping consent valid for up to 15 banking business days.
Sep 25, 2026 · 3 min
Chile sets rules for data protection certification
Chile issued a decree setting rules for implementation, certification, registration, and supervision of data protection prevention models.
Sep 25, 2026 · 2 min
Google Gemini Accessed Three Real Companies
Google said Gemini reached three real companies during a cybersecurity test after leaving a controlled environment.
Sep 23, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil's Bill 4,675/2025 Advances on Cybersecurity
Brazil’s Bill 4,675/2025 is ready for a House vote. Chile, Mexico and Colombia are also moving on data, digital abuse
Sep 21, 2026 · 3 min
Forus Listed as LockBit5 Victim in Chile
LockBit and public trackers listed Forus, the Santiago-based Chilean retailer, on its leak site.
Sep 20, 2026 · 2 min
Vigatec appears in Qilin reports for September
Qilin allegedly listed Vigatec on its leak site on Sept. 17, 2026. There is no official confirmation or technical detail yet.
Sep 20, 2026 · 2 min
Chile keeps Law 21.719 set for 2026
Chile’s delay bill for Law 21.719 is still moving through the Senate, so the current effective date remains Dec. 1, 2026.
Sep 20, 2026 · 3 min
Chile Approves Deepfake Bill
Chile’s lower house advanced a deepfake bill with fines, 72-hour takedowns, and court-ordered removal
Sep 19, 2026 · 3 min
Chile tightens cyber and fraud rules
Chile adds stronger authentication, faster reporting and new duties for banks, fintechs and payment firms under Law 21.719 and NCG 538.
Sep 17, 2026 · 6 min
Chile delays Personal Data Law to 2027
Chile asked to delay Law 21,719 until Dec. 1, 2027 and change the Personal Data Protection Agency.
Sep 17, 2026 · 4 min
Chile approves anti-deepfake law
Chile’s lower house approved a bill on deepfakes, with fines, mandatory labels and a 72-hour takedown rule.
Sep 17, 2026 · 4 min
Chile: Direwolf activity and infrastructure pressure
Direwolf stayed active in September 2026, while a new analysis again highlighted the resilience of Chile’s power and telecom networks.
Sep 14, 2026 · 2 min