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How secure is your information online? In our new episode of Taf Technology, we delve into cybersecurity in Latin America through the experiences of two exceptional students: Viviana Rodas from Paraguay and Jimmy Navarro from Guatemala. They share with us how cybersecurity is perceived and managed in their countries, the cultural and educational differences with the United States and the challenges they face in their academic and professional path.

Discover how cybercriminals take advantage of users' lax attitude towards data protection, especially on social networks like Facebook. From a beauty pageant hack in Guatemala to incidents in Colombia and Argentina, our stories reveal the importance of taking online security seriously. Additionally, we discuss how phishing tools and ransomware attacks, such as the recent attack on Claro, demonstrate the need to invest in cybersecurity.

Finally, we reflect on the importance of preventive measures and emergency response strategies in companies. We talked about the need to have backups, identify problems quickly and avoid complacency on the part of large corporations. This episode is a wake-up call to everyone, from students to professionals, about the 

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