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This tag brings together reporting on text-message scams and other mobile social-engineering schemes designed to steal credentials, push fraudulent payments, or deliver malware. Readers will find analysis of impersonation tactics, prevention efforts, security advisories, and the effect these attacks have on users, businesses, and institutions across Latin America.

Chile Army Listed as Rhysida Victim

Invaders.ie lists the Chilean Army as a Rhysida victim, while Chile’s air force reported Escudo Minerva, a ransomware response drill.

Aug 2, 2026 · 2 min

Latin America bank fraud jumps 155%, BioCatch says

BioCatch raised its regional social engineering surge to 155%. In Argentina, Catamarca and Buenos Aires report new virtual scam signals.

Aug 1, 2026 · 5 min