Brazil experienced a significant rise in ransomware incidents in 2026, with over 3,200 reported cases. Cybercriminals increasingly target both large corporations and SMEs, demanding higher ransoms, averaging $15,500 per incident. The government and private sector have ramped up cybersecurity spending to combat this threat, investing around USD 480 million in 2026 to bolster defenses and incident response capabilities.
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