Threats
Brazil Police Probe Ransomware Group
Federal Police launched Operation Insidioso after a July attack with sensitive data theft and possible intrusion and extortion charges.
Oct 8, 2026 · 2 min
Nueva EPS denies unauthorized access
Nueva EPS says its checks found no unauthorized access as it continues investigating claims of a data leak.
Oct 8, 2026 · 3 min
Venezuela Faces Blackouts
Reuters reported a power deficit above 1,500 MW in Venezuela, while protests spread across five states and a fake Corpoelec notice circulated.
Oct 7, 2026 · 2 min
Chile warns of phishing targeting banks
Chile’s PDI and prosecutors warned of phishing using cloned bank and retail sites to steal credentials and verification codes.
Oct 7, 2026 · 2 min
Vicksburg shuts down systems after ransomware attack
Vicksburg, Mississippi, temporarily shut down municipal systems after a ransomware attack. Emergency services stayed online.
Oct 6, 2026 · 2 min
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
Peru's BCRP regulates digital payments
The BCRP approved rules for acquiring and fund collection. It requires segregated funds, transparency, and takes effect Jan. 1, 2027.
Oct 5, 2026 · 38 min
US sanctions Tren de Aragua-linked network
The United States sanctioned 10 people and entities tied to a financial network linked to Tren de Aragua, accused of ATM hacks.
Oct 5, 2026 · 2 min
Illinois hospital claimed by Wallstreet ransomware
Wallstreet claimed an attack on Gibson Area Hospital in Illinois. FalconFeeds said 600 GB may have been exfiltrated.
Oct 4, 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
FBI, CISA warn on U.S. water attacks
FBI, CISA and EPA flagged attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure, including water systems and tankers, plus exposed utility credentials.
Oct 3, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil expands cyber drill across transport
Guardião Cibernético 8.0 expanded to 300 organizations, 14 countries and drills on energy, transport, health and nuclear sectors.
Oct 3, 2026 · 4 min
Air-e flags attacks on technicians and illegal grids
Air-e reported attacks on technicians and illegal power grid manipulation in Atlántico, while a separate Ecopetrol leak claim remained unverified.
Oct 3, 2026 · 2 min
Mexico and Colombia warn of digital fraud
Buró de Crédito, CONDUSEF and Banco de Bogotá flagged identity theft, SMS, WhatsApp and vishing as top threats.
Oct 3, 2026 · 4 min
Peru Named in FamousSparrow Campaign
ESET linked FamousSparrow to a campaign using the new SparroWocky backdoor. CYFIRMA said Peru is among the targets.
Oct 3, 2026 · 2 min
Stevens Point, Columbus face ransomware fallout
Stevens Point says it stopped a ransomware attempt before data was stolen. Columbus is still in court over a 2024 data breach.
Oct 2, 2026 · 2 min
Garza municipal commission hit by cyberattack
Garza’s municipal commission is under investigation after a cyberattack and a $15 million banking scheme. Authorities dispute whether the transfer went
Oct 2, 2026 · 2 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
Brazil appears in daily ransomware log
Ransom-DB logged Brazil among several ransomware targets, while a SAFEPAY report cited a case in Mexico.
Oct 2, 2026 · 2 min