Beyond just IT: cybersecurity as a foundation for economic growth Enric Vall Garcia January 06, 2026 This page in: English Español © 2026 The World Bank Group,

Beyond just IT: cybersecurity as a foundation for economic growth Enric Vall Garcia January 06, 2026 This page in: English Español https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/latinamerica/beyond-just-it--cybersecurity-as-a-foundation-for-economic-growt A cyberattack against Morocco’s National Social Security Fund, which resulted in the leakage of the personal and financial details of nearly two million people; a cyber heist of US$ 1.5 billion in Ethereum, from the Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange ByBit; a cyberattack targeting Italian government websites, including ministries, public policies and transportation platforms in Rome… These are all examples of the 21 significant cyber incidents reported by the Center for Strategic & International Studies, just for 2025. © 2026 The World Bank Group,