National Alert: Argentina Suffers More Than 2,200 Cyberattacks Weekly, Exceeding the Global Average

Argentine organizations face a critical cybersecurity landscape, with the education sector as the main target

Argentina is at the center of a digital storm. According to Check Point Research's most recent Global Threat Intelligence report, organizations in the country suffer an alarming average of 2,283 cyberattacks per week, a figure that significantly exceeds the global average of 1,994 attacks per week.

This statistic places the country in a vulnerable position within the global cybersecurity landscape, evidencing the growing sophistication and frequency of digital threats faced by Argentine companies, government institutions and educational organizations.

The Education Sector: Main Target of Cybercriminals

The data reveal a worrying pattern in the sectoral distribution of these attacks. The education sector emerges as the hardest hit, registering 4,178 weekly incidents, which represents an increase of 13% compared to previous periods. This trend makes educational institutions the preferred target for cybercriminals.

It is closely followed by the telecommunications sector, which experienced 2,992 weekly attacks with an alarming increase of 28%. In third place is the government sector with 2,634 attacks per week, showing a more moderate increase of 3%.

However, the most surprising data comes from the agricultural sector, which although it registers 1,667 weekly attacks, experienced the steepest jump with a year-on-year increase of 101%. This exponential growth suggests that cybercriminals are expanding their targets into sectors traditionally considered less vulnerable.

Anatomy of Argentine Vulnerabilities

The report identifies the main security breaches that attackers take advantage of in Argentine territory:

• Disclosure of information: 70% of cases
• Remote code execution: 65%
• Authentication bypass: 51%
• Denial of service: 34%

These percentages reveal that the majority of successful attacks are concentrated on the unauthorized obtaining of sensitive information and tampering with systems from remote locations, underscoring the urgent need to strengthen authentication and data protection protocols.

A worrying global context

The Argentine situation is part of an alarming global trend. During August 2025, organizations around the world faced an average of 1,994 cyberattacks per week, representing an increase of 10% compared to the same month last year. Although this figure showed a slight decrease of 1% compared to July, it confirms that the cyber threat landscape maintains a sustained upward trend.

Background to a Crisis Foretold

The current numbers are not an isolated phenomenon. Argentina has shown consistent signs of cyber vulnerability in recent years. In the first quarter of 2024, the country registered more than 262 million attempted cyberattacks according to Fortinet reports, while in 2023 it faced 2,000 million attempted attacks, a figure that, although it represented an 80% reduction compared to 2022, still shows the magnitude of the problem.

Implications and Call to Action

The current situation demands a comprehensive and coordinated response. The concentration of attacks in critical sectors such as education and telecommunications not only compromises the country's digital infrastructure, but also puts sensitive information of millions of citizens at risk.

The exponential increase in the agricultural sector suggests an evolution in the strategies of cybercriminals, who are diversifying their targets into sectors that have traditionally invested less in cybersecurity.

The government's response includes the recent approval of the Second National Cybersecurity Strategy in February 2025, an important step but one that requires urgent and effective implementation to address this growing threat.

The data confirms that Argentina faces a cybersecurity challenge that requires immediate attention, sustained investment in protection technologies, and a robust national strategy to protect the country's critical digital infrastructure.

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Heavy defeat of La Libertad Avanza in Buenos Aires: "political disaster" that shakes Milei's economic plan

On an election day marked by high citizen participation and a climate of political tension, La Libertad Avanza suffered a resounding defeat in the province of Buenos Aires, generating a real "political disaster" that puts the economic course of President Javier Milei in check.

The big winner of the day was Fuerza Patria, which achieved a majority in the Buenos Aires Senate and consolidated itself as the first minority in the Chamber of Deputies, displacing the libertarian ruling party and reconfiguring the provincial legislative map.

Governor Axel Kicillof, the main reference of the triumphant space, celebrated the result with a fiery speech from La Plata. "This people does not allow itself to be deceived by empty promises or by adjustments that punish those who have less. Today Buenos Aires spoke clearly: we want a productive, inclusive and sovereign model," he said, in a clear allusion to the policies of the national government.

The electoral setback represents a hard blow for Milei, who had bet heavily on consolidating his base in the country's most populous province. Political analysts warn that the loss of territorial power could make it difficult to implement key reforms, especially in fiscal and privatization matters.

From the presidential entourage, there have not yet been official statements, although close sources acknowledge that "the result forces a recalibration of the strategy."

The day showed the growing wear and tear of the ruling party and the strengthening of the opposition forces, in a context of persistent inflation, social conflict and questioning of the libertarian economic model.

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Scandal over alleged bribes in disability: the crisis that shakes Milei's government

A serious corruption scandal shakes the government of Javier Milei after the leak of audios that reveal alleged millionaire bribes in the National Agency for Disability (ANDIS), which triggered the intervention of the agency and multiple judicial investigations.

The audios that uncovered the scandal

The crisis was unleashed a week ago when recordings were leaked in which Diego Spagnuolo, then director of ANDIS, denounced the payment of bribes by high-ranking officials in the purchase of medicines. In the audios, Spagnuolo claimed that bribes of five hundred thousand dollars per month related to pharmaceutical contracts were collected.

The revelation generated an immediate political crisis, forcing the government to take drastic measures to contain the shockwave of the scandal that already transcends Argentina's borders.

Removal and Government Actions

Given the seriousness of the accusations, President Javier Milei immediately requested the removal of Diego Spagnuolo from his position as Director of ANDIS. The decision was made just days after the compromising audios were released.

The government also announced the intervention of the National Agency for Disability and ordered a summary investigation of all the agency's contracts. However, the authorities did not comment on the veracity of the complaints made by the removed official himself.

Links with key government figures

The scandal splashes figures in the circle close to power, including references to a company linked to Martín Menem, president of the Chamber of Deputies. The audios also mention alleged connections that could involve Karina Milei, the president's sister and an influential figure in the government.

Extent of research

The plot of alleged bribes has extended beyond ANDIS. Recently, it was demanded to investigate Luis Petri, Minister of Defense, for a contract of 50,000 million pesos between the Institute of Social Work of the Armed Forces and the Suizo Argentina laboratory, a company pointed out in the bribery scandal.

Opposition reactions

The political opposition was quick to react, demanding explanations and transparency. Senator Leandro Santoro was one of the first to speak out, noting that "audios circulate where it is stated that the Argentine administration received bribes of five hundred thousand dollars each month" precisely when essential issues for people with disabilities are discussed.

International impact

The scandal has transcended national borders, being described by international media as a "Mani pulite a la Argentina" in reference to the famous Italian anti-corruption operation of the 90s. The world's leading media have set their eyes on this crisis that directly affects one of the most vulnerable sectors of society.

Problematic history

This scandal adds to previous controversies in the government's disability policy. In January 2025, ANDIS had generated repudiation by issuing a resolution that classified people with intellectual disabilities with discriminatory terms such as "idiot", "imbecile" or "profoundly mentally weak", which had already generated social and political unrest.

Current state of the investigation

A judicial case is currently underway that seeks to clarify the alleged bribery network. The investigation focuses on the contracts for the purchase of medicines and the possible existence of a circuit of illegal payments that would have operated for months in the agency in charge of caring for people with disabilities.

The case continues to unfold as the government faces one of its most serious crises since the beginning of Milei's administration, calling into question the transparency in the management of resources destined for one of the most sensitive sectors of Argentine social policy.

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🧸 Drop in sales for Children's Day 2025 in Argentina.

This year, Children's Day once again highlighted the difficulties of consumption in Argentina. Despite the fact that more than 87% of businesses applied promotions and financing plans, SME retail sales fell by 0.3% compared to the previous year, according to data from the Argentine Confederation of Medium-sized Enterprises (CAME).

📉 Main findings

• The average ticket was $33,736, just above that of 2024, but with a real drop of 21.1% when discounting inflation.
• In the toy sector, the Argentine Chamber of the Toy Industry (CAIJ) reported a 5.2% drop  in sales.
• Purchases of cheaper gifts, such as board games, books and stuffed animals, predominated, rather than electronics or seasonal products.

🧾 Factors that explain the fall

• Adverse weather conditions and the holiday on Friday the 15th affected the flow of customers.
• High interest rates reduced the use of bank promotions, which accounted for only 70% of operations (historically they were 90%).
• Many businesses used the date as an opportunity to liquidate old stock, rather than as a real driver of consumption.

📍 Regional impact

In cities such as Comodoro Rivadavia, the drop was more pronounced: up to 12% compared to 2023. Local merchants warned about business closures and difficulties in sustaining the payment chain.

The date, historically key for trade, failed to reverse the trend of stagnation. Consumption continues to be conditioned by the loss of purchasing power and the caution of families.

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