Welcome to SOCRadar’s LATAM Regional Threat Landscape Report’s CISO Brief!
Latin America’s digital landscape faces growing cyber threats, with attackers targeting data-centric industries, critical infrastructure, and financial systems. SOCRadar’s LATAM Regional Threat Landscape Report’s CISO Brief delivers actionable intelligence on these evolving threats, equipping security leaders with the insights needed to bolster defenses and stay ahead of emerging risks.
Key Cybersecurity Insights for CISOs:
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Dark Web Activity Dominates: Nearly all dark web threats involve either sharing (46.95%) or selling (46.36%) stolen data, highlighting the dual focus on community collaboration and profit-driven motives.
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Data Exfiltration Takes Priority: Data-related threats (64.78%) and unauthorized access (27.88%) dominate underground activities, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced data protection measures.
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Fragmented Ransomware Landscape: RansomHub (14.3%) and Akira (9.65%) are the most active ransomware groups, but the fragmented environment (70.61% under “Other”) complicates threat attribution and reinforces the need for proactive threat intelligence.
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Massive Stealer Malware Impact: Over 2.68 million compromised email-password pairs and 48,156 stolen credit card records reflect widespread credential theft and data monetization efforts.
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Sophisticated Phishing Campaigns: Automated and brand-specific phishing strategies mimic services like Netflix and Microsoft, demanding advanced phishing protection and employee awareness programs.
Why This Report Matters for CISOs:
Cybercriminals in LATAM are leveraging underground forums, ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS), and stealer logs to target organizations of all sizes. As cyber threats become more complex, CISOs must enhance detection capabilities and refine response strategies to protect business continuity and sensitive data.
SOCRadar’s report equips CISOs with:
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Early detection of threats specific to LATAM’s digital landscape.
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Proactive insights to combat data leaks, phishing, and ransomware.
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Strategic recommendations to strengthen security postures and incident response plans.
Take Control of Your Cybersecurity Strategy:
Fortify your organization’s defenses with SOCRadar’s advanced threat intelligence solutions:
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Dark Web Monitoring: Uncover stolen data and unauthorized access before exploitation.
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Ransomware Intelligence: Monitor ransomware trends and emerging groups in LATAM.
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Phishing Detection & Response: Identify and stop phishing attempts targeting employees and executives.
Download the full report today to safeguard your organization and stay one step ahead of evolving cyber threats.