Mexico Sees 714 Million Cyberattacks Daily: Cybersecurity Week

This week, Mexico’s energy sector faces heightened risks due to a lack of regulations, while its banking and fintech industries endure 714 million cyberattacks daily, fueled by AI-driven threats. In response, organizations are advancing cybersecurity partnerships. For example, the Organization of Ibero-American States for Education, Science, and Culture (OEI) and SCITUM have introduced an initiative to strengthen digital protection and inclusion. Meanwhile, industry leaders stress that cybersecurity must be embedded into digital transformation strategies from day one, with identity and access management becoming a cornerstone of business resilience.

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Mexico

Lack of Cybersecurity Laws Puts Mexico’s Energy Sector at Risk

Mexico’s energy sector faces significant cybersecurity challenges due to the absence of a unified legislation and clear regulatory guidelines. The lack of legal certainty, combined with the elimination of regulatory bodies such as the National Hydrocarbons Commission (CNH) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE), has made it increasingly difficult to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats, said industry experts during the II Cybersecurity Congress of Critical Infrastructures and Essential Services of Mexico (CIBER2CMX). 

Millions of Cyberattacks Hit Mexico’s Banking, Fintech Apps Daily

Over 714 million cyberattacks target users of Mexico’s banking, fintech, and e-commerce apps every day, says mobile enterprise security specialist Appdome. These attacks, powered by AI and Trojans, seek to steal data, financial credentials, and money.

OEI, SCITUM Team Up to Advance Cybersecurity and Inclusion

The Organization of Ibero-American States for Education, Science, and Culture (OEI) and SCITUM sign a framework collaboration agreement to promote cybersecurity and inclusion in Mexico. This alliance seeks to strengthen digital protection and open opportunities for women in science and technology through educational and cultural programs.

MBN Experts

The Key to a Safe, Efficient Digital Transformation

Cybersecurity is no longer optional — it is the backbone of digital transformation. As organizations and governments accelerate their digitalization efforts, cyberthreats like espionage and large-scale attacks pose growing risks, writes Aarón Porraz, CEO, IQSEC, on MBN. The World Economic Forum warns that cyber warfare could destabilize global security, making a strong security strategy essential from day one. Without it, digital transformation is not just vulnerable — it is doomed to fail, says Porraz.

Fortify Your Business With Identity and Access Management

In the digital age, controlling access is everything. Identity and Access Management (IAM) acts as the modern gatekeeper, ensuring only the right people access critical systems. With cyberthreats evolving, businesses must go beyond passwords and embrace multifactor authentication, AI-driven security, and strict access controls, writes Juan Carlos Carrillo, Cybersecurity Consulting Services Director, OneSec, on MBN. “More than just protection, IAM is the key to compliance, trust, and resilience in an increasingly interconnected world.”