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[TECHNOLOGY] · Argentina, Mexico · 5 sources

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Part of situation: Escalating global cybersecurity threats and risks for SMEs (20 clusters)

Cybersecurity: Protecting mobile banking and SME digital assets

cybersecurity mobile banking security SME digital protection identity theft prevention digital payments

Cybersecurity initiatives and protective measures are being emphasized for both individual mobile users and small businesses. In Mexico, Mastercard and the Mexican Association of the IT Industry have launched the PyMEs Ciberseguras initiative, aiming to provide digital security tools and training to 500,000 micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. This includes the Mastercard Avance MiPyME phase, which focuses on digital payments and capacity building.

For individual users, experts recommend several protocols to mitigate risks following mobile device theft. Key steps include using remote locking features via Google or Apple accounts, suspending SIM cards through telecommunications providers, and changing primary email passwords immediately. To prevent unauthorized access to financial apps, users are encouraged to utilize biometrics, set transaction limits, and avoid using easily guessable passwords.

Small businesses are advised to implement routine controls, such as maintaining an inventory of digital assets, using unique passwords with two-step verification, and performing regular offline backups of essential documents like invoices and client lists.

Entities

Apple · Google · Mastercard · Mercado Pago · Mexican Association of the IT Industry

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] In Argentina, dialing *910 can be used to report theft and block lines and devices. radiotvsierras.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Mastercard and the Mexican Association of the IT Industry announced the PyMEs Ciberseguras initiative to reach 500,000 micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. mayacomunicacion.com.mx
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Using biometrics such as fingerprints or facial recognition is recommended for securing mobile banking apps. www.estrategia-sustentable.com.mx
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] iPhone users can remotely lock devices via iCloud.com/find using an Apple account. radiotvsierras.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Mastercard launched a new phase of Mastercard Avance MiPyME focused on digital payments, training, and tools. mayacomunicacion.com.mx
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Android users can remotely lock devices via android.com/find using a Google account. radiotvsierras.com

Sources

Te robaron el celular: paso a paso para proteger Mercado Pago, el home banking y tus billeteras virtuales [radiotvsierras.com]
Te robaron el celular: paso a paso para proteger Mercado Pago, el home banking y tus billeteras virtuales [impactoinformativo.com.ar]
Te robaron el celular: paso a paso para proteger Mercado Pago, el home banking y tus billeteras virtuales [radioconaguante.com.ar]
Ciberseguridad para pymes: cinco controles que caben en la rutina | Maya Comunicación [mayacomunicacion.com.mx]
El celular es la nueva cartera … ¡aprende a cuidarla! [www.estrategia-sustentable.com.mx]