Why Mexican Cyber-Cartels Threaten U.S. National Security

Why Mexican Cyber-Cartels Threaten U.S. National Security Opinion – June 15, 2021 By Amanda Suà¡rez Mexican transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) are expanding into cybercrime to form "cyber-cartels," which present unique threats to U.S. national security interests. Mexican drug cartels have already begun to use technology to further their business operations, including doxxing and surveillance software . Now, these new Mexican cyber-cartels strategically leverage technology to pursue profit, security, and influence in three main areas: cybercrime, dark web markets, and cryptocurrency. This trend is particularly alarming given that Mexican TCOs already pose the greatest criminal drug threat to the United States,…