#Argentina
This archive brings together cybersecurity coverage connected to Argentina, with emphasis on threats, regulatory responses, incidents, defense trends, and activity across the local ecosystem. It also collects analysis of campaigns that affect organizations and users in the country, along with regional context to frame their reach across Latin America.
Argentina's AMCA listed by BLACKWATER
Breachsense flagged amca.org.ar as a BLACKWATER victim on Aug. 17, 2026. Security Arsenal also cited it among two new leak-site victims.
Aug 23, 2026 · 3 min
Argentina: The Gentlemen hit critical sectors
Kaspersky attributed The Gentlemen attacks to manufacturing, healthcare, technology, finance, construction
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
Argentina Debates Biometrics and Facial Recognition
Two personal data bills are moving through Argentina’s Congress, including measures on biometric data and facial recognition.
Aug 19, 2026 · 3 min
FinCEN cuts BOI reporting, pressures banks
FinCEN ended domestic beneficial ownership reporting, stripping banks of a federal KYC reference and raising the bar for correspondent controls.
Aug 18, 2026 · 4 min
Mexico Tightens Biometrics, Argentina Updates Payments
Mexico mandates facial biometrics, owned databases and audits. Argentina updates BCRA SINAP 1-248 on the national payments system.
Aug 18, 2026 · 2 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
Argentina's BCRA updates reporting
The BCRA announced changes to reporting, payments and operational security for financial entities and PSPs, plus joint AML work with UIF.
Aug 17, 2026 · 3 min
Argentina Among The Gentlemen’s Victims
Bitdefender’s August 2026 threat debrief placed Argentina among The Gentlemen’s victims as the ransomware group pushed deeper into manufacturing.
Aug 17, 2026 · 3 min
Argentina Led Ransomware Victims in July
Bitdefender logged 21 claimed ransomware victims in Argentina in July, with The Gentlemen, Qilin and DragonForce among active groups.
Aug 17, 2026 · 3 min
SEC, OCC Tighten LatAm Oversight
SEC cyber disclosure rules remain in force, while the OCC is intensifying third-party oversight. The reach extends to Argentina.
Aug 16, 2026 · 2 min
Argentina: BCRA and UIF tighten digital controls
Argentina’s BCRA and UIF are adding monitoring, digital retention and accounting requirements for financial entities.
Aug 16, 2026 · 2 min
Oldelval and Qilin drive Argentina ransomware
Oldelval reported a ransomware incident, blamed on The Gentlemen, while Qilin added victims in the same period.
Aug 12, 2026 · 2 min
Argentina digital banking fraud rises
Fraud complaints and related amounts rose in Argentina’s banking sector in H1 2026, according to the central bank.
Aug 11, 2026 · 2 min
Argentina in The Gentlemen’s sights
The Gentlemen hit SMBs across Latin America, including a victim in Argentina. The group abused edge devices and targeted manufacturing.
Aug 11, 2026 · 3 min
The Gentlemen Targets Edge Devices
The Gentlemen hit LATAM companies, with confirmed victims in Brazil and new reports pointing to edge device abuse.
Aug 11, 2026 · 2 min
US Water Attacks Hit 12 States, NY Funds Defense
Water attacks in the U.S. affected at least 12 states. New York is funding 153 systems as Latin America exposes energy gaps.
Aug 10, 2026 · 38 min
Argentina BCRA Tightens Cyberresilience Rules
Argentina’s central bank has tightened rules for banks, PSPs and key payment systems, adding incident reporting and root-cause analysis in five days.
Aug 7, 2026 · 2 min
Oldelval says ransomware incident is contained
Oldelval said it suffered a RaaS ransomware incident that was fully contained, and crude oil transport kept running.
Aug 7, 2026 · 1 min
Argentina: WhatsApp bank scams are rising
Bank scams on WhatsApp, fake sites and identity theft are spreading in Argentina. The BCRA, Catamarca and CABA have issued alerts.
Aug 5, 2026 · 2 min