Cyber Risks Emerge in Mexico’s EV Market: CybserSec Week

The expansion of Mexico’s electric vehicle market has exposed new cybersecurity vulnerabilities, such as "quishing" scams that target EV owners at public charging stations. Meanwhile, the financial sector continues to suffer from cyberattacks, with millions in losses attributed to phishing scams and banking trojans. Additionally, the education sector has become a focal point for cybercriminals, experiencing a surge in attacks due to inadequate security measures. In international news, ransomware remains a key threat, as demonstrated by Casio’s data breach. 

This Week’s Cybersecurity Roundup:

Mexico

Cybersecurity Threats Grow as Mexico’s EV Market Expands

With electric vehicle (EV) adoption on the rise, the automotive industry is becoming increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. One of the latest scams is "quishing," a new form of phishing seen around the world that uses fraudulent QR codes to target EV owners directly. This emerging threat poses significant risks to the growing number of EV customers, highlighting the urgent need for strengthened cybersecurity measures in both public charging infrastructure and automotive services.

Cyberattacks Extracted US$6M From Mexico Financial Sector in 2024

In 2024, Mexico’s financial sector incurred losses exceeding MX$120 million (US$6 million) due to 15 cyberattacks, primarily related to data breaches. Phishing scams and banking trojans, such as Mekotio, BBTok, and Grandoreiro, are the primary drivers behind this increase in attacks. Cybercriminals typically use tactics like fake emails or urgent messages to steal sensitive banking credentials, resulting in unauthorized transactions. 

International

Education Sector Faces Surge in Cyberattacks Amid Security Gaps

The global education sector is facing a growing number of cyberattacks, with over 2,500 attempts per week on average, compromising everything from administrative data to academic research, found a study by Check Point. The lack of investment in cybersecurity and trained personnel aggravates the situation, exposing educational institutions to constant risk.

Casio Confirms Ransomware Attack, Customer Data Compromised

Casio has confirmed that it fell victim to a ransomware attack that led to the theft of data belonging to customers, employees, and business partners. While the investigation is ongoing, the company has stated that sensitive information such as credit card data was not compromised.