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2 clusters · 18 sources · 2 days · First seen 3 days ago · Last updated 2 days ago

Dominican Republic cyber threats

Entities: Carlos Leonardo · Centro Nacional de Ciberseguridad · Gabriela Burgos · Centro Nacional de Inteligencia (CNI) · FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)

Overview

In late July 2026 the National Cybersecurity Center (CNCS) reported a steep rise in cyber‑attack attempts on public Wi‑Fi networks and government systems, with 481 million attempts recorded in 2025—more than double the 265 million logged in 2024. thirty‑two confirmed incidents were documented for 2026, the health sector remaining the most targeted.

CNCS director Carlos Leonardo warned that criminals frequently deploy counterfeit Wi‑Fi access points to capture user data and urged citizens to use virtual private networks and avoid financial transactions on unsecured connections. He also highlighted the continued use of weak, easily guessed passwords, recommending password managers and a zero‑trust security model.

The banking sector was cited as a regional benchmark for cybersecurity, and officials affirmed that the nation is prepared to counter future attacks. Regional research noted a surge in vishing, AI‑generated phishing, and multi‑vector campaigns, prompting security firms to roll out advanced training simulations and projecting a $6.74 billion market for awareness programs by the end of 2026.

Coverage disagrees

Sources make claims that cannot both be true. CLSTR reports the disagreement; it does not decide who is right.

"481 million cyber‑attack attempts were recorded against public entities in the Dominican Republic in 2025." (Centro Nacional de Ciberseguridad (CNCS))

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"The number of attack attempts increased by more than 100 % compared with 2024's 265 million attempts." (Centro Nacional de Ciberseguridad (CNCS))

The first claim states that 481 million cyber‑attack attempts were recorded in 2025, while the second claim says the number increased by more than 100 % from 265 million in 2024, which would require 5

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[DISPUTED] 481 million cyber‑attack attempts were recorded against public entities in the Dominican Republic in 2025. (Centro Nacional de Ciberseguridad (CNCS))
[DISPUTED] The number of attack attempts increased by more than 100 % compared with 2024's 265 million attempts. (Centro Nacional de Ciberseguridad (CNCS))
[○ 1 SOURCE] Public Wi‑Fi networks can expose users to cyber attacks. (Carlos Leonardo, director of CNCS)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Cybercriminals create fake Wi‑Fi access points to intercept data. (Carlos Leonardo, director of CNCS)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Using a VPN encrypts traffic and reduces risk on public Wi‑Fi. (Carlos Leonardo, director of CNCS)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Users should avoid financial transactions while connected to public Wi‑Fi. (Carlos Leonardo, director of CNCS)
[○ 1 SOURCE] In 2026 there were 32 cyber incidents, with the health sector being the main target. (Centro Nacional de Ciberseguridad (CNCS))
[○ 1 SOURCE] The CNCS claims the country is prepared to respond to any cyber attack. (Carlos Leonardo, director of CNCS)
[○ 1 SOURCE] CNI staff experienced internal tension after a report that the Sánchez government tried to place the agency under PSOE control. (ba0884b5-0da2-44da-bbcf-0ca7024f38dd)
[○ 1 SOURCE] CNI agents said President Pedro Sánchez is considered ‘irrelevant’ by Morocco after Spain recognized Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara. (88bed23b-e354-45ea-9155-a0018702c6fb)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Spanish government limited judges' access to key details of the CNI's Pegasus espionage program targeting independentists. (86f4d128-c7cc-474c-ac39-9cf4a6739700)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Judge Santiago Pedraz ordered investigation of 82 bank accounts, including six belonging to the PSOE, to trace alleged payments linked to the “cloaca” scheme. (8645bf97-db2a-41d2-a0ff-ae77676ca793)

Timeline

2 days ago

[POLITICS] 11 sources
Spain's CNI internal unrest as government seeks influence over agency
Spain's CNI faces internal tension after a report of government control attempts, Morocco deems Sánchez irrelevant, the executive blocks Pegasus probes, and a judge orders scrutiny of PSOE-linked bank accounts.
3 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources
Dominican Republic warns of rising cyber‑attack attempts and unsafe public Wi‑Fi
CNCS warns that public Wi‑Fi can expose users to cyber attacks and cites 481 million attack attempts in 2025, urging VPN use and caution with financial transactions.

Sources

agenciaorbita.org · eldia.com.do · eldiario.es · elsubmarinojujuy.com.ar · fundingmining.com · hoy.com.do · kalikho.com · larazon.es · loultimodigital.com · mayacomunicacion.com.mx · mundodemujeres.com.mx · raquelarbaje.com.do · revistabyte.es · santiago30caballeros.com · sdpnoticias.com · unimexicali.com · uniradionoticias.com · wikimedia.cl

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