Cyberthreats Surge as Readiness Gaps Persist in Mexico

Cyber risk surged to the forefront this week as new data exposed a widening gap between threat levels and organizational readiness in Mexico. Companies face mounting pressure as Kaspersky reports nearly 300,000 daily attacks, while NNT Data forecasts global cybercrime costs could reach US$15 billion by year-end. Kyndryl warns that resilience will hinge on proactive transformation rather than reactive postures, an area where many organizations remain behind. Globally, industrial operators are rethinking continuity planning by integrating energy storage as cyber fallout becomes a material operational risk. 

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Mexico

Mexico Faces Critical Gap in Cyber Risk Awareness

Mexico faces a gap between risk awareness and preparedness among national companies, specifically in areas related to technology modernization, cybersecurity, and organizational alignment, reports Kyndryl. “The difference between organizations that prepare for change and those that only react to it will define competitive resilience over the next decade,” says Carlos Marcel, General Manager, Kyndryl Mexico.

Mexico Records Over 290,000 Cyberattacks per Day: Kaspersky

Mexico registered 108 million cyberattacks in the past twelve months, an average of 297,000 incidents per day, according to Kaspersky. The corporation identifies the country as a focal point of malicious activity in the region, with government and industrial sectors experiencing the highest impact.

Global Trends

Energy Storage Key to Maintain Continuity in Wake of Cyberattacks

The growing rate of cyberattacks to the manufacturing industry is prompting industrial operators to integrate energy storage systems into their continuity strategies, making energy resilience a functional component of industrial risk management.

Adware Emerges as Key Attack Vector Exploiting Weak Endpoints

Adware is emerging as one of the primary infection vectors affecting organizations with high digital activity, reports Kaspersky. This increase reflects the growing concentration of cyberthreats in Latin America, with Mexico positioned among the most impacted countries.