Latin American Organizations Struggle with Cybersecurity Defenses and Skills Shortage
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Latin American organizations report low confidence in their nations' cyber defenses, with only 13% confident in their country's ability to protect critical infrastructure. The region faces a significant cybersecurity skills gap, with 69% lacking critical personnel and capabilities. Cyberattacks have surged by 53% year-over-year, driven by cybercrime syndicates from Southeast Asia and China. The lack of skilled professionals and investment in cyber resilience infrastructure hampers the region's digital progress, making it vulnerable to systemic risks.
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22.01.2026 18:05 1 articles · 23h ago
Latin America Faces Rising Cyberattacks and Skills Shortage
Latin American organizations report low confidence in their nations' cyber defenses, with a 53% year-over-year increase in cyberattacks. The region struggles with a significant cybersecurity skills gap, with 69% lacking critical personnel. Cybercrime syndicates from Southeast Asia and China are increasingly active in the region, targeting critical infrastructure and financial systems.
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Only 13% of Latin American organizations are confident in their nation's cyber defenses, while 49% lack confidence.
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Latin America experienced a 53% year-over-year increase in cyberattacks, 40% higher than the global average.
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69% of Latin American organizations lack critical cybersecurity personnel and capabilities.
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- Latin American Orgs Lack Confidence in Cyber Defenses, Skills — www.darkreading.com — 22.01.2026 18:05
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Cybercrime syndicates from Southeast Asia and China have increased their presence in Latin America.
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Brazil's financial system is a perennial target of cybercriminals, and Mexico faces cybersecurity challenges ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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77% of respondents in Latin America and the Caribbean have experienced cyber-enabled fraud or know someone who has.
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