Summary: Cyber threats in Latin America are escalating at an alarming rate, with a 53% increase in weekly attacks over the past year, outpacing other regions. Vulnerable sectors like healthcare and finance are especially targeted, compounded by the influence of political instability and limited cybersecurity measures. The confluence of financially motivated cybercriminals, political exploitation, and socioeconomic factors leaves the region particularly susceptible to attacks.
Affected: Latin American organizations, particularly in sectors like healthcare, communications, and finance
Keypoints :
- Latin America faces 2,569 cyberattacks per week, almost 40% above the global average.
- Political conditions and weak security postures create opportunities for attackers.
- Rapid technological adoption without corresponding cybersecurity measures increases vulnerability, especially among the technologically inexperienced population.
- Cooperation between cartels and cybercriminals exacerbates the threat landscape, with criminals operating freely, even from prison.
- Uneven law enforcement responses hinder progress in combating cybercrime despite some regional cooperation efforts.