Cyberattacks impact SMBs in Latin America and Brazil

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Latin America and Brazil are facing significant threats from cyberattacks. A study by Kaspersky reveals that 86% of companies with fewer than 500 employees experienced at least one cybersecurity incident in the last year. In Latin America, 31% of affected SMBs reported direct economic losses, while 27% faced disruptions to internal business processes and 25% had to suspend customer-facing services.

In Brazil, research conducted by the Markets Innovation & Technology Institute shows that digital maturity is at an intermediate stage, with a 58% adherence rate to cybersecurity best practices. Experts from ARX CYBER note that many organizations struggle to translate technical information into strategic decisions, often focusing on tools rather than a consolidated view of processes and risks.

Additionally, the rise of artificial intelligence presents new challenges. Executives at Sensedia warn that the adoption of autonomous AI agents introduces exponential security risks compared to traditional APIs, necessitating stricter governance and control over AI implementation.