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#Perú

This archive brings together CiberLATAM’s coverage of Peru’s digital landscape, with an emphasis on threats, defensive responses, and regulatory change. Readers will find reporting on incidents, attack trends, public policy, and private-sector developments that shape cybersecurity for organizations and users across the country.

Peru SBS opens EAF and AFP fee consultations

Peru's SBS is consulting new prudential rules for EAFs and AFP payment channels, with cyber, continuity and operational risk requirements.

Aug 23, 2026 · 4 min

Peru weighs cyber law, AI rules and speech bill

Peru is debating a general cyber law, the rollout of AI rules, and a bill that would penalize criminal praise in media and digital platforms.

Aug 23, 2026 · 2 min

Peru logs 83 victims on ransomware.live

ransomware.live lists 83 Peru-linked victims, without attribution to any group. VECERT also reported unconfirmed activity.

Aug 21, 2026 · 2 min

Peru Still Lacks a General Cybersecurity Law

El Peruano says Peru still has no general cybersecurity law. Data protection rules do apply, with a new regulation in force since March 2025.

Aug 21, 2026 · 2 min

Peru tightens financial cyber rules

Peru is raising cybersecurity, data, and AI governance requirements for banks, with stricter supervision than Argentina

Aug 20, 2026 · 4 min

Peru's SBS opens AFP payments consultation

Peru's SBS opened a consultation on AFP contribution payments and updated prudential and accounting rules for EAFs, with cybersecurity requirements.

Aug 19, 2026 · 3 min

Peru Congress advances AI bills

Peru’s Congress is moving bills on AI, cybercrime and public management, with new duties for platforms and state entities.

Aug 19, 2026 · 3 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

Peru Advances Three AI Bills

Peru’s Congress is reviewing bills on cybercrime, AI governance and digital sexual violence, with a focus on deepfakes and digital identity.

Aug 17, 2026 · 3 min

Uruguay and Peru Push Social Media Rules

Uruguay and Peru are advancing bills on minors’ access to social media and AI-enabled cybercrime. Colombia and Mexico also show movement.

Aug 17, 2026 · 4 min

Peru SBS expands penalties for banks

The SBS added new violations and updated its sanctions regime for banks, insurers, AFPs, mutual aid funds and benefit funds in Peru.

Aug 15, 2026 · 4 min

Peru bill links identity and cyber rules

A regional review found a Peruvian bill that would protect identity with fingerprints and set cybersecurity guidelines for finance.

Aug 15, 2026 · 2 min

Peru: The Gentlemen Targets San Luis

The Gentlemen added Lima’s San Luis district to its leak site, while IntelFusions tracked more claims against South American entities.

Aug 13, 2026 · 2 min

Peru advances bill against sexual deepfakes

Peru’s Congress received a bill to punish fake sexual content made with AI, with penalties of up to four years.

Aug 11, 2026 · 2 min

Mexico: 200 AI Bills, No Federal Law

Mexico has nearly 200 state-level AI proposals, but no federal general law or corporate cybersecurity framework yet.

Aug 10, 2026 · 38 min

Peru Seeks Cybersecurity Powers

Peru’s executive branch asked Congress for legislative powers on security, organized crime and cybersecurity, with a proposed 90-day term.

Jul 31, 2026 · 2 min

Peru: Qilin and Rhysida in ransomware registry

Ransomware.live links Qilin and Rhysida to Peruvian government and private-sector domains, but part of the record is unclear.

Jul 29, 2026 · 2 min

Peru sets AI deadlines for key sectors

Peru’s AI law now has a rollout schedule for health, education, justice, security, and finance, according to a private guide.

Jul 29, 2026 · 2 min

Peru’s SBS warns of digital fraud

Peru’s SBS flagged more identity theft complaints in July 2026, tied to unauthorized banking transactions

Jul 25, 2026 · 2 min

Peru speeds up instant payments, fintech oversight

The BCRP ordered banks to accept instant transfers by QR, DNI or mobile number, while more than 50 fintechs may face supervision.

Jul 21, 2026 · 2 min