#infraestructura crítica
This archive brings together coverage on how essential services and assets are defended against digital threats, from energy and transportation networks to healthcare, water, and telecom. It also includes analysis of regulation, operational continuity, incident response, and the effects of espionage, sabotage, and ransomware campaigns across Latin America.
US Senate advances HIPRA, water cyber bills
HIPRA moved out of Senate committee, while the GUARD Financial Data Act added new rules on minimization, opt-out, access
Aug 15, 2026 · 5 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
US: Suisun City hit by malware attack
Suisun City declared an emergency after a malware attack disrupted 911 and other essential services. The FBI and EPA also warned of water incidents.
Aug 10, 2026 · 2 min
Paraguay advances critical infrastructure bill
The Senate is reviewing a bill to protect critical infrastructure as Paraguay continues implementing its personal data law 7593/2025.
Aug 5, 2026 · 3 min
Guatemala, Mexico Push Cybersecurity Laws
Guatemala and Mexico are advancing cyber laws that would reshape oversight, add new authorities and set penalties.
Aug 5, 2026 · 2 min
Minnesota water systems hit in coordinated cyberattack
More than 30 Minnesota water systems and nine in Michigan were targeted, as the FBI and EPA warned of activity in at least seven states.
Aug 4, 2026 · 3 min
LatAm Tightens OT Defenses Amid Industrial Risk
Shieldworkz, the IDB and Cryptonomist warn of growing pressure on OT/ICS in water, energy and manufacturing, with exposure in focus.
Aug 1, 2026 · 2 min
US Cities Show Up on Ransomware Leak Sites
ransomware.live lists several U.S. local governments as alleged victims, while Minnesota says a coordinated attack hit more than 30 water systems.
Jul 31, 2026 · 3 min
Ecopetrol Confirms Data Leak After Cyberattack
Ecopetrol reported unauthorized cloud access and a ransomware attempt that exposed data tied to about 15 group companies.
Jul 29, 2026 · 3 min
US House advances federal AI security center
The House Science Committee advanced a federal AI security center as Gold Eagle already coordinates critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Jul 21, 2026 · 3 min
Guatemala, Uruguay and Chile tighten cyber rules
Guatemala is defining cybercrime offenses, Uruguay now requires annual state reports, and Chile adds incident reporting
Jul 17, 2026 · 2 min
Mendoza moves ahead with cybersecurity bill that would
The Mendoza provincial government has introduced a cybersecurity bill that would set obligations for public agencies and companies tied to critical
Jul 8, 2026 · 2 min
Chile logs 8.8 trillion attack attempts as pressure
Chile recorded 8.8 trillion cyberattack attempts in 2025, and 58 incidents affecting or exposing Chilean organizations were already counted in the first
Jul 6, 2026 · 2 min