ESET Spots New Malware Hitting Mexico: Cyber Week

This week, a Microsoft-commissioned study shows that while 64% of Mexican SMEs are adopting AI, most lag in implementing effective cybersecurity protocols, exposing a widening vulnerability gap. Globally, ESET’s discovery of SparrowDoor variants targeting institutions in Mexico and the United States, and Adidas’s third-party data breach, reinforce the need for proactive defenses

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Mexico Eyes Russian Cybersecurity Model for Digital Push

As Mexico accelerates its digital transformation, it is now looking beyond traditional allies for cybersecurity insights. Russia’s cybersecurity model can help Mexico boost its digital transformation and diversify its tech partnerships, said Mexico’s Ambassador to Russia Eduardo Villegas during the Positive Hack Days Fest in Moscow.

AI Adoption Grows Among Mexican SMEs, but Cybersecurity Lags

Sixty Four percent of Mexican SMEs have integrated AI solutions into their operations, reveals a new study commissioned by Microsoft. However, a critical gap persists in the implementation of cybersecurity strategies that guarantee a secure and sustainable digital transformation.

Adidas Reports Data Breach via Third-Party

Adidas announced on Friday that an unauthorized external party accessed certain consumer data through a third-party customer service provider. The company confirmed that no passwords or credit card information were compromised. The breach mainly involved contact information of consumers who had previously interacted with Adidas’s customer service help desk, the company said in a statement.

ESET Unveils SparrowDoor Variants Targeting US, Mexico

Cybersecurity firm ESET identified two new variants of the SparrowDoor backdoor deployed in cyberattacks by FamousSparrow, both made last July 2024. The targets included a trade group in the United States and a research institute in Mexico, marking the first documented use of the ShadowPad malware by the group.

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Why Cloud Security Is a Business Imperative, Not an IT Task

As Latin America's cloud computing market surges toward a projected US$113.23 billion by 2030, cloud security is emerging not as an IT concern but as a strategic business priority, says Juan Carlos Carrillo, Director Cybersecurity Consulting Services (CCS), OneSec. With increasingly complex threats and a growing attack surface, companies must move beyond reactive compliance to adopt proactive, scalable, and continuous protection strategies. 

Proactive Endpoint Monitoring Redefines Insider Threat Defense

Teramind is redefining insider threat detection in Mexico by shifting focus from network-level monitoring to proactive, real-time endpoint surveillance, says Oscar Lorenzana, Country Manager, Teramind Mexico. With granular behavioral analytics and AI-driven controls, the platform blocks risky user actions before they occur — making it especially appealing to highly regulated industries like finance and healthcare.