
AI-generated summary
Brazil recorded an increase in cybersecurity incidents in 2026. The Central Bank indicated the maintenance of high interest rates. More than eight thousand companies are in judicial recovery. The MEC approved rules for the use of artificial intelligence in schools and higher education. Ibama carried out an operation against suspected fire victims in Alter do Chão, Pará. Pope Leo XIV celebrated mass for more than half a million faithful in the interior of Argentina.
A hacker attack left systems at Brazil's largest port offline.
A contingency plan was activated in Santos to preserve port operations.
Cybersecurity incidents spiked in Brazil in 2026.
The world's main economies discussed a joint response to the wave of digital threats in Europe.
The Central Bank indicated that interest rates will remain high for longer.
More than eight thousand companies are in judicial recovery in the country.
The Ministry of Education approved rules for the use of artificial intelligence in schools and higher education.
Ibama carried out an operation against those suspected of causing fires in Alter do Chão, in Pará.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated a mass for more than half a million faithful in the interior of Argentina.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Central Bank will keep interest rates high for an extended period.
Very likely · Within months
The Ministry of Education will implement the approved rules for the use of artificial intelligence in schools and higher education.
Very likely · Within months
A hacker attack on Caixa exposed CPFs and other data of 7.6 million customers, according to news published in the source.

Usuários enfrentam dificuldades para acessar alguns serviços da Microsoft no início da tarde desta quinta-feira (12), com reclamações iniciadas por volta das 14h30, segundo o Downdetector. The report is being updated.

Outlook users reported access difficulties this Thursday (12), including login problems and error messages, with reports in Brazil. Microsoft confirmed instability in Exchange Online, citing connectivity errors in part of the infrastructure, and expects a new update at 5 pm Brasília time.

The Santos Port Authority confirmed that a cyber attack that began on Friday (06) knocked out systems, electricity and internet in the port's administrative area, without affecting logistical operations. Recovery of internal systems and the site is ongoing, with entry and exit of ships maintained.

Spain's Youth Minister, Sira Rego, called for the suspension of TikTok after an investigation by Maldita.es identified 1,183 explicit publications of child sexual abuse on the platform, with at least 48 million views and more than 26 thousand profiles involved. The request was forwarded to the Public Ministry and the Data Protection Agency, but the department does not have the authority to suspend the platform alone.
The Port of Santos confirmed a hacker attack, but said it did not know whether data was accessed.