news El Financiero 2026-07-29

Mexico Faces Critical Cybersecurity Expert Shortage Amid Rising Attacks

Mexico is experiencing a deficit of over 77,000 cybersecurity specialists, a critical issue given a 38% increase in ransomware attacks and a nearly 90% rise in AI-driven cyber threats. The University of Advanced Technologies warns that this shortage significantly impacts businesses' information security.

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