Brazil’s intelligence agency flags AI‑driven cyberattacks as key risk for 2026 elections

Summary

Brazil’s intelligence agency Abin released its 'Desafios de Inteligência – Edição 2026' assessment, warning that securing the 2026 general elections and defending against autonomous cyberattacks powered by artificial intelligence are among the country’s top security challenges. The report cites risks ranging from large‑scale disinformation campaigns and AI‑driven cyber intrusions to post‑quantum encryption transitions and foreign interference, and is intended to inform presidential decision‑making and public policy.