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Mexico City, Feb 11 (EFE).-<\/strong> Nearly 38% of cyber threats detected globally<\/strong> are no longer identified as traditional malware or trigger visible alerts, but instead operate covertly within networks, according to the Compromise Report 2026 by Lumu Technologies<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe greatest risk today is not the attack that triggers alerts, but the one that goes unnoticed,\u201d warned Ricardo Villadiego<\/strong>, founder and CEO of Lumu Technologies<\/strong>, stressing that a growing share of current intrusions evade preventive controls and remain active for long periods without detection.<\/p>\n

The report specifies that 18.9% of detections<\/strong> correspond to active \u201cmalicious behaviors,\u201d while 18.7%<\/strong> are linked to phishing domains in operation. Both categories reflect activity that goes beyond blocked perimeter attempts and directly affects organizations\u2019 internal environments.<\/p>\n

\u201cPermanent visibility into compromise has become a pillar of modern security operations,\u201d Villadiego added. He noted that this shift requires moving from a prevention-centered logic to one based on the continuous validation of an organization that has already been breached<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Exposed sectors and cybersecurity risk in Latin America<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The sectors most affected by these threats include education, telecommunications and government<\/strong>, the report said.<\/p>\n

According to the findings, the malicious use of anonymization services such as Tor and VPNs<\/strong> affects 22.1%<\/strong> of cases in the education sector, followed by telecommunications at 19.6%<\/strong> and government at 16.4%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Specialists warned that these figures are particularly relevant for Latin America<\/strong>, where universities and public agencies often operate with open environments, high device turnover and limited cybersecurity resources, conditions that facilitate attacks designed to persist without causing visible disruptions.<\/p>\n

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File photo showing a person using a computer in Cartagena, Colombia. EFE\/Ricardo Maldonado Rozo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cybersecurity challenges from internal threats<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Another emerging priority identified in the report is the transformation of the concept of internal threats<\/strong>, driven by the adoption of AI copilots and autonomous agents<\/strong> with access to sensitive systems and data.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are entering a stage in which internal threats are no longer exclusively human. AI agents are part of the operating environment and must be treated as such from a risk and control perspective,\u201d said Christian Torres<\/strong>, CEO of Kriptos<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Industry players warned that many insider-threat and information-governance programs still fail to address this new risk, creating additional gaps amid accelerated digitalization.<\/p>\n

From alerts to decision-making<\/h2>\n

The rise of silent threats is also affecting daily security operations, increasing fatigue and operational noise<\/strong> among cybersecurity teams.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are seeking an approach that empowers cyber defenders through comprehensive defense to deliver responses by enhancing human expertise with artificial intelligence (Wise), allowing teams to focus on high-impact strategic decisions,\u201d said Stephen Fallas<\/strong>, Americas Field CTO at Trellix<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Fallas stressed that integrating workflows and unified threat analysis is key to prioritizing the riskiest assets and delivering effective responses before incidents occur.<\/p>\n

New priorities for the region<\/h2>\n

According to specialists, these findings are pushing public and private organizations in Latin America<\/strong> to redefine cybersecurity priorities, with greater emphasis on visibility, resilience, data governance and responsible AI use<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The assessment points to the need for coordinated action among technology providers, independent experts, the public sector, and academia<\/strong> to strengthen regional preparedness for emerging cyber risks and build trust in the digital economy. EFE<\/p>\n

EFE published this report with the support of Digi Americas Alliance.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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