Argentina has activated a reinforced surveillance scenario over possible cyberattacks against critical infrastructure, state agencies, energy, communications, and health networks, and strategic assets like Vaca Muerta. This move comes amid the escalation between the United States, Israel, and Iran, as well as Russian influence campaigns. Argentina's technical vulnerability is turning into a national security flaw, as its cyber-defense system relies on aging hardware, outdated software, and a degraded IBM QRadar platform that lacks proper updates and support. In February, Argentina's Federal Cyber Intelligence Agency thwarted an attack on the Foreign Ministry's official domain. In March, the group Handala, linked to Iranian intelligence, hacked the personal account of the FBI director. Furthermore, an investigation revealed that actors linked to Russian interests funded content to infiltrate Argentine media and erode the libertarian government. While the government rightly denounces Kremlin interference, questions persist about overly close ties between certain security sectors and Russian or Chinese delegates. The Argentine Joint Cyber Defense Command is relocating in May, a transition that could create a 'vulnerable window' due to equipment transfer and system reinstallation. A successful cyberattack could now not only damage official pages but also strike the heart of one of Argentina's key economic bets.
