#Kaspersky
This tag brings together coverage of the company’s activity in Latin America, along with its threat reports and analysis of campaigns, malware, and trends affecting the region. It also includes reporting on its role in industry debates, technical research, and decisions that can affect users, businesses, and public agencies.
Mexico accounted for 52 ransomware attacks
SCILabs recorded 290 ransomware attacks in Latin America in the first half of 2026. Mexico accounted for 17.93%, with finance in focus.
Oct 4, 2026 · 4 min
Brazil malware swaps Pix QR codes in e-commerce
Kaspersky found 90 Brazilian stores infected with malware that replaces Pix QR codes and Pix Copia e Cola at checkout.
Sep 14, 2026 · 38 min
Argentina: The Gentlemen hit critical sectors
Kaspersky attributed attacks on manufacturing, health, tech, finance, construction and logistics to The Gentlemen, with activity confirmed in Argentina.
Aug 21, 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
Colombia Hit in Ransomware Campaigns
Kaspersky linked Colombia to StrikeShark, while the Justice Ministry confirmed a ransomware attack that disrupted digital services.
Aug 6, 2026 · 2 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
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 Hit in StrikeShark Campaigns
Kaspersky tied a StrikeShark campaign to victims in Colombia. Zscaler also reported a BlindEagle attack on a Colombian agency.
Jul 31, 2026 · 2 min
48% of Latin American SMBs See Cloud Breaches as Their
Infobae reported that nearly half of small and medium-sized businesses in Latin America identify cloud security breaches as their main threat. Kaspersky
Jul 6, 2026 · 2 min