How Russian Cybercrime Group, Conti, Terrorized Latin America and Vanished

Two months ago, Conti, one of the most-feared cybercrime operations in the world, unleashed a blitz of raids against websites in Costa Rica and Peru.

From Copper Theft to Ransomware - Chile's Criminal Challenges Begin to Mount

A new report by Chilean think tank AthenaLab has laid bare Chile's ever-increasing spectrum of criminal threats, from copper theft and illegal fishing to cybercrime and weapons trafficking.

Ransomware Built in Venezuela Used to Target Institutions Across Latin America

A doctor operating out of Bolívar City, Venezuela has been charged with designing, operating and selling ransomware tools to a whole host of criminal actors.

Major Ransomware Attacks in Peru and Costa Rica Spell More Trouble for Region

A cybercrime group that has threatened to release troves of stolen data from the Costa Rican government has now hit Peru's intelligence agency, showing how governments in the region continue…

Dominican Republic Cybercrime Ring Shows Extent of Caribbean's Financial Fraud Crisis

The Dominican Republic has dismantled a transnational cybercrime network believed to have defrauded hundreds of US citizens to the tune of more than $200 million, in just the latest example…

How Criminals Take Advantage of Venezuela's Food Aid System

Scammers in Venezuela are selling desperate people non-existent government food aid packages – in the latest episode of the handout program being used to commit fraud.

Latin American Governments Easy Prey for Ransomware During COVID-19

A recent cyberattack that hit government websites in Brazil, including platforms that track vaccinations and epidemiological data on COVID-19, has stoked concerns about a surge in ransomware attacks on critical…

Pins and Needles – How Credit Card Fraud Works in Latin America

A recent study of credit card cloning around the world revealed some startling disparities in the risks customers face across Latin America and the price of buying this stolen information.

Murder, Drugs, God and Crypto - The Downfall of Brazil's Pharaoh of Bitcoins

For the last few weeks, the twists and turns in the case of the Pharaoh of Bitcoins have constantly made headlines.

El Salvador's Bitcoin Bonuses Bilked by Hackers

A month after El Salvador’s government introduced Bitcoin as a national currency, an illegal corner of the new economy has emerged: the widespread theft of the $30 deposits used as…

Weapons Trafficking Rife on Mexico's Social Media

Arms trafficking in Mexico has turned to digital mediums that offer both broad visibility and anonymity to an ever-increasing flow of weapons into the country.

The Digital Gold Rush - 5 Ways Bitcoin Helps Organized Crime

Cryptocurrencies were created to be the cutting edge of finance, allowing users to hold and exchange money independent of government oversight. Now, innovative organized crime outfits throughout Latin America are…