#Uruguay
This archive collects CiberLATAM’s coverage of cybersecurity in Uruguay, with attention to incidents, alerts, regulatory developments, and responses from both the public and private sectors. It also brings together reporting on data protection, critical infrastructure, and the risks facing local organizations and the wider region.
Uruguay warns of deepfake scams and fake police
Uruguay warned about deepfakes while investigating scams in Maldonado and Montevideo involving fake police who pushed loans
Oct 22, 2026 · 2 min
Uruguay joins Interpol deepfake campaign
Uruguay joined an Interpol campaign warning about deepfakes and malicious AI use.
Oct 21, 2026 · 2 min
BCU tightens electronic instrument security
Uruguay's central bank strengthened authentication and monitoring for electronic instruments and approved an internal AI governance framework.
Oct 21, 2026 · 2 min
Uruguay fiber cuts disrupted Antel internet
Four cuts in Antel’s transport network disrupted internet, mobile service and Wi‑Fi in Uruguay. The company blamed roadworks.
Oct 15, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay tighten controls
Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay reported more identity fraud, impersonation and new digital authentication requirements.
Oct 15, 2026 · 2 min
Interseguro and Uruguay notaries under claims
Interseguro confirmed unauthorized access. Nightspire also named Uruguay’s notaries’ association as a victim, without independent verification.
Oct 14, 2026 · 2 min
Uruguay's central bank tightens digital security
The BCU expanded safeguards for electronic transactions and added digital-channel access and card-not-present purchases.
Oct 5, 2026 · 3 min
Uruguay's BCU tightens payments, open finance
The BCU added cyber requirements for payments and e-money, while updating complaint rules and advancing open finance.
Sep 25, 2026 · 4 min
Uruguay BCU tightens payment authentication
The central bank proposed stronger authentication for card-not-present purchases and digital wallet enrollment
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
Uruguay BCU proposes stronger authentication
The BCU opened a consultation on stronger authentication for wallet enrollment and transactions, plus a deadline for complaints.
Sep 20, 2026 · 3 min
Uruguay Senate Reviews Critical Infrastructure Bill
The bill creates operators who must report incidents within 12 hours and requires security and response plans for critical infrastructure.
Sep 19, 2026 · 3 min
Uruguayan Senate reviews critical infrastructure bill
Uruguay’s Senate will review a bill on Sept. 16 to protect critical infrastructure with a national registry and 12-hour incident reporting.
Sep 15, 2026 · 2 min
Uruguay BCU tightens rules on payments, virtual assets
The BCU halted Quickly Remesas for operating without registration and added daily limits and technical tests for PSAVs and open finance.
Sep 13, 2026 · 3 min
Uruguay SENACLAFT clarifies DDC after leak
SENACLAFT issued guidance on outsourced due diligence in Uruguay after El Observador reported a 300 GB leak from a local firm.
Sep 9, 2026 · 2 min
Uruguay's BCU regulates PSAVs, requires approval
The BCU launched mandatory rules for PSAVs in Uruguay, with registration, prior approval, cybersecurity and anti-money laundering controls.
Sep 7, 2026 · 3 min
Uruguay requires FX risk disclosure on deposits
The central bank will require foreign-currency deposit disclosures starting in October 2026 for new accounts, and by year-end for existing clients.
Sep 6, 2026 · 3 min
Uruguay weighs online betting rules
Uruguay’s CUOASEC sent the executive a draft to regulate online gambling with cybersecurity, data protection and AML controls.
Sep 6, 2026 · 3 min
Uruguay’s BCU opens crypto provider registry
The central bank opened an online filing for virtual asset providers and raised prudential requirements for custodians.
Aug 30, 2026 · 4 min
Uruguay Debates Social Media, Data, and Online Gambling
Uruguay is weighing new rules on minors, open finance, and online gambling, alongside a public consultation on social media, games
Aug 29, 2026 · 4 min