Mekotio Banking Trojan Threatens Financial Systems in Latin America

July 4, 2024 at 05:14AM The Mekotio banking trojan is a significant threat to financial systems in Latin America, targeting countries such as Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Spain, and Peru. It infiltrates systems through phishing emails, aiming to steal sensitive information, particularly banking credentials. Users can protect themselves by being cautious with emails, avoiding clicking on … Read more

‘The Mask’ Espionage Group Resurfaces After 10-Year Hiatus

May 9, 2024 at 05:52PM The “Careto” APT group, inactive for over a decade, has reemerged in cyber-espionage targeting entities in Latin America and Central Africa. Kaspersky researchers have identified previous victims and new targets, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant against long-dormant APTs. The group’s sophisticated attacks involve custom techniques and versatile implants, showcasing … Read more

Cybercriminals Targeting Latin America with Sophisticated Phishing Scheme

April 8, 2024 at 05:15AM A new phishing campaign targets Latin American users by sending a phishing email with a ZIP file attachment containing a malicious HTML file posing as an invoice. When the link in the HTML file is opened from a Mexican IP address, a CAPTCHA verification page opens, leading to a malicious … Read more

Chilean telecom giant GTD hit by the Rorschach ransomware gang

October 25, 2023 at 06:07PM Chile’s telecommunications company, Grupo GTD, experienced a cyberattack on its Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platform, resulting in disruptions to services, including data centers, internet access, and Voice-over-IP (VoIP). The attack involved the Rorschach ransomware variant, which utilizes DLL sideloading vulnerabilities in legitimate executables to inject a ransomware payload and … Read more

Accenture Expands Cybersecurity Services Capabilities in Latin America With Acquisition of MNEMO Mexico

October 24, 2023 at 04:48PM Accenture has acquired MNEMO Mexico, a managed cybersecurity services company based in Mexico City. MNEMO Mexico has a team of 229 cybersecurity professionals and offers advanced cyber defense and response capabilities. The acquisition will help Accenture expand its business in Mexico and Latin America and meet the growing demand for … Read more