CloudSEK's report on the LATAM cyber threat landscape from 2023 to 2024 highlights the region as a persistent target for cyberattacks, with over 100 ransomware incidents reported. Lockbit leads the ransomware campaigns, followed by Alphv and Clop. The manufacturing sector is the most affected, experiencing 18 attacks, with Financial Services and Technology sectors also heavily targeted. The report notes widespread sale of compromised data and increasing advanced malware campaigns like Chavecloak and Mispadu, particularly against finance, technology, and government sectors. Additionally, election-related cyber threats, including deep-fake videos and social media manipulation, have surged, underscoring urgent cybersecurity vulnerabilities across LATAM.

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