#México
This archive brings together CiberLATAM’s coverage of cybersecurity activity tied to Mexico’s business environment and public institutions, with an emphasis on threats, defensive responses, and regulatory trends. Readers will find reporting on incidents, threat intelligence, public policy, and protection strategies shaping the country’s digital ecosystem and its connections across Latin America.
Colombia and Mexico Hit by New Campaigns
Ransomware hit Colombia’s Justice Ministry, while Grandoreiro resurfaced in Mexico, with detections also reported in Peru
Aug 22, 2026 · 2 min
Quaker State Mexico listed by Qilin
Quaker State Mexico appeared in a Qilin-attributed listing, with no independent public confirmation of a breach or data theft.
Aug 22, 2026 · 2 min
Mexico tightens AML rules and bank biometrics
Mexico expanded anti-money-laundering rules and the CNBV broadened biometric checks in banks, raising risk and traceability demands.
Aug 20, 2026 · 4 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
State of Mexico approves Transparencia Mexiquense
Edomex replaced INFOEM with Transparencia Mexiquense. At the federal level, cyber and AI bills remain stalled in the Senate.
Aug 19, 2026 · 4 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 bank biometric checks
SHCP and CNBV ordered facial biometrics, biometric CURP and new identity controls, while MTU rules and CONDUSEF penalties raise compliance.
Aug 18, 2026 · 3 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
Uruguay and Peru Push Social Media Rules
Uruguay and Peru are advancing bills on minors’ access to social media and AI-enabled cybercrime. Colombia and Mexico also show movement.
Aug 17, 2026 · 4 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
Mexico Tightens Bank Biometrics and AML Rules
SHCP and CNBV set new deadlines for bank biometrics as Mexico advances AML reforms and raises penalties across the sector.
Aug 16, 2026 · 3 min
Sears Mexico Appears on Space Bears List
Sears (Grupo Sanborns) was listed as a suspected Space Bears victim on a leak site and in aggregators, with no official confirmation.
Aug 16, 2026 · 2 min
Mexico issues new anti-money laundering rules
Hacienda updated LFPIORPI rules with risk-based methodology, client classification and transition deadlines through 2027.
Aug 14, 2026 · 2 min
Mexico: AI Is Fueling More Attacks
IBM said one in four breaches in its 2026 report was AI-enabled. In Latin America, 19% of attacks analyzed had that origin.
Aug 12, 2026 · 2 min
Mexico: AI and deepfakes target journalists
RSF documented at least 100 journalists hit by deepfakes across 27 countries, including Mexico. In Latin America, AI is already part of attacks.
Aug 12, 2026 · 2 min
Mexico banks warn of unauthorized charges
Banamex, BBVA Mexico, Santander, Banco Azteca and Banorte urged customers to watch for unauthorized charges and account access.
Aug 11, 2026 · 2 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
Mexico: 200 AI Bills, No Federal Law
Mexico has nearly 200 state-level AI proposals, but no federal general law or corporate cybersecurity framework yet.
Aug 10, 2026 · 38 min
Mexico Still Lacks a General AI Law
Mexico still has no general cyber or AI law, and a key gap remains over which agency will enforce the rules after INAI.
Aug 7, 2026 · 3 min