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February 20, 2013

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MEXICO CITY – Latin America’s economic growth, access to technology and greater exposure to the Internet has come with a consequence: The region has become a bigger target for hackers.

“People’s knowledge and use of these tools, along with their trust when it comes to doing business online, have fueled the ever-expanding presence of cybercrime in Latin America,” said Isabel Dávara, an attorney and cybercrime specialist at the Dávara law offices in Mexico City.

Roberto Martínez, an analyst with the computer security company Kaspersky Lab Latin America in Mexico City, said the region’s increasing use of cellphones and computers have made malware, corporate cyber espionage and hacktivism increasing security threats.

Malware is software used by hackers to disrupt computer operation, obtain information and access private computer systems. Hacktivism occurs when a person or group of people overtake a computer network to protest or promote a political agenda.

“We’re living in an age where information can be commercialized,” Martínez said. “Regardless of its target, cybercrime is ultimately about gathering information for financial gain.”

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