#Brasil
This archive brings together CiberLATAM’s reporting on Brazil’s cybersecurity landscape, with coverage of threats, institutional responses, regulatory shifts, and risk analysis affecting organizations and users across Latin America. It also tracks incidents, malicious campaigns, and market developments that help explain the country’s influence on the regional security picture.
OpenAI Detects Russian Campaigns in Latin America
OpenAI suspended accounts tied to a Russian influence campaign that used AI to target audiences in Latin America, especially Argentina.
Oct 9, 2026 · 3 min
ANPD and Portugal Agree on Compliance Guides
ANPD signed an MoU with Portugal to develop joint guides and tools. The current inspection rule stays in force until a new resolution.
Oct 9, 2026 · 2 min
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
Brazil advances AI data rules
Brazil’s lower house approved changes to the Civil Rights Framework for data used by AI. A cyber law bill is still moving through the Senate.
Oct 4, 2026 · 2 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
Brazil BC and Coaf Adjust Crypto Reporting
Coaf added new Siscoaf entries to apply BCB Resolution 588. Other regulatory changes remain on deadlines through January.
Oct 3, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil's ANPD expands inspections
ANPD opened a complaints channel on the Marco Civil decrees and launched a public consultation to review its regulatory process.
Oct 3, 2026 · 4 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
Brazil's ANPD Publishes CD 28/2026 on Oversight
ANPD published CD 28/2026 while an unconfirmed report says TikTok was fined for alleged failures involving minors.
Oct 1, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil's ANPD reviews fines and TikTok case
Brazil’s ANPD opened a public consultation to revise its enforcement rules and, in secondary reports, allegedly fined TikTok over minors’ data.
Sep 30, 2026 · 2 min
Argentina’s Education Ministry named in n0n ransomware
A weekly ransomware roundup listed Argentina’s Education Ministry among victims, while Brazil references tied to n0n remain unconfirmed.
Sep 30, 2026 · 4 min
ANPD opens review of enforcement rules
Brazil’s ANPD opened a public consultation on changes to its enforcement and sanctioning rules. Specialized outlets noted existing LGPD deadlines.
Sep 29, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil sets PSAV rules and crypto reporting for 2026
Brazil set a PSAV authorization deadline and added COAF reporting for crypto transfers of $10,000 or more, with controls starting in 2026.
Sep 28, 2026 · 38 min
Brazil warns on Check Point, Fortinet
Brazil’s CTIR Gov added a critical alert on Check Point Quantum Security Gateway. Fortinet, GitLab and Stockagile also drew notices.
Sep 28, 2026 · 4 min
Brazil expands crypto reporting to Coaf
The Central Bank of Brazil set new virtual asset rules, including Coaf notices for transfers to self-custody wallets of $10,000
Sep 28, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil Central Bank tightens crypto reporting rules
Brazil’s Central Bank set new reporting rules for crypto with self-custody wallets, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
Sep 27, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil's ANPD reforms oversight
Brazil’s ANPD opened a public hearing and consultation to overhaul its oversight and sanctions rules, including precautionary measures.
Sep 27, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil's ANPD opens platform oversight consultation
Brazil's ANPD opened a public consultation on new rules for overseeing digital platforms, with input accepted until Oct. 26.
Sep 26, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil steps up probes into digital bank fraud
São Paulo Civil Police indicted 268 suspects in 2026 as Brazil’s Justice Ministry and Federal Police launched new fraud operations.
Sep 25, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil Receita Federal named by Emperador
Emperador kept claiming Brazil’s Receita Federal and said it had 6.3 GB of data. No official breach confirmation.
Sep 24, 2026 · 3 min