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#México

This archive brings together CiberLATAM’s coverage of cybersecurity activity tied to Mexico’s business environment and public institutions, with an emphasis on threats, defensive responses, and regulatory trends. Readers will find reporting on incidents, threat intelligence, public policy, and protection strategies shaping the country’s digital ecosystem and its connections across Latin America.

ASEA reports hack of official Instagram

ASEA said its @agencia_asea Instagram account was compromised and asked the public to ignore posts while it works to regain access.

Oct 6, 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

Mexico SABG flags IMSS and SAT data lapses

Mexico’s anti-corruption office found data protection failures at public agencies, including IMSS, SHF and SAT, and ordered fixes.

Oct 5, 2026 · 3 min

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

Banxico, CNBV to Set Digital Payment Rules

Mexico's digital payments bill adds CURP Digital, public-service payments, and powers for SHCP to define sectors where only digital payment is allowed.

Oct 2, 2026 · 4 min

Mexico: SAFEPAY Added Auromex

SAFEPAY added Mexican manufacturer Auromex to its leak site. Security Arsenal also documented the group’s TTPs, and a note cited SCILabs.

Oct 2, 2026 · 2 min

Mexico and Honduras report fraud with AI

Reports in Mexico and Honduras show fraud, ransomware and AI deepfakes, alongside new uses of AI for monitoring

Oct 1, 2026 · 3 min

Banxico spent 1.06 billion pesos on cybersecurity

Banxico spent 1.0615 billion pesos on cybersecurity over 11 years, including cyber resilience, policies, and incident detection.

Oct 1, 2026 · 2 min

Mexico probes possible Aeroméxico data exposure

Mexico’s anti-corruption ministry found signs of a possible personal data exposure in a system linked to Aeroméxico.

Sep 27, 2026 · 2 min

Mexico probes sale of 12.9 million records

Mexico is investigating Telegram posts offering 12.9 million personal records tied to call centers, and in some cases bank data.

Sep 27, 2026 · 2 min

Mexico Ranked Second in LATAM Ransomware

Mexico logged about 52 ransomware attacks in the first half of 2026, ranking second in Latin America, according to SCILabs.

Sep 26, 2026 · 4 min

Mexico seeks constitutional digital identity rights

A Morena lawmaker proposed a reform to recognize a secure, interoperable, and free digital identity right in Mexico.

Sep 26, 2026 · 2 min

CNBV and Banxico Advance Network Consultation

The CNBV and Banxico advanced a public consultation on network rules, with reported comment portal issues and proposed fee changes.

Sep 25, 2026 · 1 min

Mexico reviews possible Aeroméxico data leak

Mexico’s anti-corruption office opened a review of a reported Aeroméxico data exposure. The airline said it had previously suffered a cyberattack.

Sep 24, 2026 · 2 min

Banxico sets SPEI deadline for Dec. 14, 2026

Banxico gave SPEI-linked entities until Dec. 14, 2026 to reconfigure digital platforms, according to El Informador.

Sep 24, 2026 · 2 min

Mexico advances AI draft bills

Mexico’s Senate and Chamber of Deputies are weighing AI drafts focused on risk, cybersecurity and traceability, with no law approved yet.

Sep 23, 2026 · 2 min

INCAN restores radiotherapy after cyberattack

INCAN said radiotherapy has been back to normal since Sept. 11 after a cybersecurity incident affected the unit.

Sep 22, 2026 · 2 min

Banxico allows SPEI transfers by cell phone

Banxico would let SPEI transfers use the beneficiary’s cell number and gave banks until Dec. 14, 2026 to update their systems.

Sep 22, 2026 · 2 min

Qilin posts victims in Mexico, Chile

ZeroHour added new Qilin victims in Mexico, Chile, Argentina and Trinidad and Tobago. Panzer also listed Brazil’s K3G Solutions.

Sep 22, 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