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Latin America 2025 Mid-Year Cyber Snapshot Reveals 39% Surge In Attacks As AI Threats Escalate Regional Risk

Check Point, July 10,2025

Latin America is grappling with an elevated rate of cyber attacks in the first half of 2025. Organizations in the region are being targeted by an average of 2,716 attacks per week, which is 39% higher than the global weekly average of 1,955.

New insights from Check Point Research reveal an escalating wave of threats, marked by advanced malware, government-linked operations, and vulnerabilities tied to cloud platforms.

The Evolving Threat Landscape in LATAM

The top five targeted countries in the region include Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Jamaica and Paraguay.

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