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#BlackCat ALPHV

This archive collects reporting on one of the ransomware operations most closely watched by the security community, with attention to its tactics, shifts over time, and the impact on organizations across the region. Readers will find analysis of extortion campaigns, data theft, infection chains, and the broader consequences these groups leave on Latin America’s digital landscape.

Mexico and Brazil Hit by Active Ransomware

Unit 42 found active campaigns in Mexico and Brazil, with regional ransomware tied to BlackCat/ALPHV, The Gentlemen, Qilin and LockBit 5.0.

Sep 8, 2026 · 3 min