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This archive brings together reporting on text messages used in fraud campaigns, identity checks, social engineering, and notifications that attackers may exploit. It also covers spoofing techniques, malicious links, and the risks these tactics pose to users, companies, and public institutions across Latin America.

Mexico’s CNBV loosens SMS authentication rules

CNBV now allows SMS, email and encrypted messaging for security codes in certain digital financial services. The rule took effect Sept. 2.

Sep 12, 2026 · 3 min

Mexico CNBV allows SMS bank authentication

CNBV’s rule change takes effect Sept. 2, 2026 and allows SMS as an authentication factor for banks in Mexico.

Sep 10, 2026 · 3 min

Colombia CRC activates mobile fraud alerts

Resolution CRC 8308 of 2026 adds suspicious call alerts, commercial line registration, and controls on bulk SMS.

Aug 2, 2026 · 3 min