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Proofpoint Warns of Expanding Cyberattacks Targeting Mexico
Proofpoint Warns of Expanding Cyberattacks Targeting Mexico
By Diego Valverde - Mon, 09/07/2026 - 13:15
Proofpoint says groups TA2725 and TA4922 are expanding large-scale email attacks targeting Mexican organizations and consumers.
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Paying to Get Paid: Mexico Must Regulate Social-Media Task Scams
Paying to Get Paid: Mexico Must Regulate Social-Media Task Scams
By Blanca del Carmen Martinez Mendoza - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 07:30
Mexico must regulate social media platforms and digital fraud to stop advance-fee employment scams, writes Blanca del Carmen Martínez.
Mexico Financial Cyberattacks Surge 167% in 1Q26
Mexico Financial Cyberattacks Surge 167% in 1Q26
By Duncan Randall - Tue, 07/07/2026 - 11:44
Cyberattacks on Mexico’s financial sector caused MX$67.5 million in losses in 1Q26, up 167% year over year.
Much of Digital Abuse Comes From Known Perpetrators: Kaspersky
Much of Digital Abuse Comes From Known Perpetrators: Kaspersky
By Diego Valverde - Fri, 06/19/2026 - 09:15
Nearly 60% of technology-facilitated abuse victims report known perpetrators, reports a Kaspersky study.
AI Industrializes Cybercrime, Ransomware Surges 389%: Fortinet
AI Industrializes Cybercrime, Ransomware Surges 389%: Fortinet
By Diego Valverde - Tue, 05/05/2026 - 10:15
AI is industrializing cybercrime, driving a 389% spike in ransomware globally and 58.1 billion cyberattacks attempts in Mexico during 2025.
Scams Surge in Mexico Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Scams Surge in Mexico Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
By Diego Valverde - Mon, 04/20/2026 - 09:30
Numerous Mexicans report scams tied to football, entertainment, and travel, with rising risks ahead of the 2026 World Cup, NordVPN reports.
Mexico Faces Cyber Resilience Gap as AI Threats Scale
Mexico Faces Cyber Resilience Gap as AI Threats Scale
By Diego Valverde - Fri, 04/03/2026 - 12:00
This week, cybersecurity in Mexico is shifting from defense to resilience, while Google Cloud warns that AI will scale cyberattacks.
UNODC, Scitum Join Forces to Fight Cybercrime in Mexico
UNODC, Scitum Join Forces to Fight Cybercrime in Mexico
By Diego Valverde - Mon, 03/30/2026 - 11:00
UNODC and Scitum TELMEX partner to boost cybercrime intelligence sharing and strengthen Mexico’s defense against rising digital threats.
Mexico, Tech Platforms Partner to Face Digital Violence
Mexico, Tech Platforms Partner to Face Digital Violence
By Sofía Garduño - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:03
Mexico signs a voluntary agreement with Meta, TikTok and Google to address digital violence against women and strengthen reporting mechanisms.
Mexico’s Cartels Technology is Matching States Capabilities
Mexico’s Cartels Technology is Matching States Capabilities
By MBN Staff - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 14:40
Mexico’s criminal groups now operate as high-tech parallel states, outpacing authorities in intelligence, technology, and territorial control by 2026.
Ransomware Surge: Government and Education at Risk
Ransomware Surge: Government and Education at Risk
By Aarón Porraz Capetillo - Tue, 01/20/2026 - 07:30
Mexico’s ransomware cases doubled in 2025, with government and education sectors facing risks. Old approaches are inadequate, writes Aarón Porraz.