Here's a summary of incidents reported in Bolivia:
- *Deepfake Scam*: A Bolivian criminal network used AI-generated deepfake audio of Education Minister Omar Véliz Ramos to impersonate him in phone calls, defrauding at least 19 victims in a fake job scheme. The scammers demanded payment via QR codes and reportedly stole over $720,000. Authorities uncovered the scheme, seizing devices and arresting multiple suspects, including one orchestrating the fraud from prison.
- *Student Stabbing Incident*: At Simón Bolívar High School, a 23-year-old student, Kamila P., was brutally murdered by her classmate Edwin Marcos Calle Huanca, a year older, in a classroom. The incident occurred due to an argument that escalated into a stabbing.
- *Cybersecurity Incidents*: Bolivia has seen a growing need for robust cybersecurity measures, with the government establishing regulations to protect personal data and information systems. The country has also set up a CSIRT (Computer Security Incident Response Team) to handle incidents and provide advice on prevention.¹ ² ³