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Dominican Republic cyber threats
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In late July 2026, Dominican Republic officials highlighted 2026 the National Cybersecurity Center (CNCS) reported a sharp increase steep rise in cyber‑attack attempts targeting on public Wi‑Fi networks and government entities. Data from the National Cybersecurity Center showed attempts doubling from 265 systems, with 481 million attempts recorded in 2024 to 481 2025—more than double the 265 million logged in 2025, with 32 2024. thirty‑two confirmed incidents reported in were documented for 2026, the health sector being remaining the most targeted. The following day, the same centre CNCS director Carlos Leonardo warned that many criminals frequently deploy counterfeit Wi‑Fi access points to capture user data and urged citizens still use easily guessed passwords, exposing them to identity‑theft use virtual private networks and social‑engineering attacks. avoid financial transactions on unsecured connections. He urged also highlighted the adoption continued use of weak, easily guessed passwords, recommending password managers and a zero‑trust approach. 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 cited noted a surge in vishing, AI‑generated phishing, and multi‑vector attacks, campaigns, prompting security firms to launch roll out advanced training simulations and projecting a $6.74 billion market for awareness programs by the end of 2026.
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- 2026-07-31 10:26 UTC Dominican Republic cyber threats
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