In response to escalating cyber threats across the region, Liberty Caribbean has launched a comprehensive digital responsibility initiative coinciding with Safer Internet Day 2026. The telecommunications leader, operating Flow, Liberty Business and BTC services, has adopted the global theme “Smart Tech, Safe Choices – Exploring the Safe and Responsible Use of AI” to address growing cybersecurity concerns.
The Caribbean and Latin America have emerged as prime targets for cybercriminal activities, with organizations currently enduring approximately 3,000 weekly attacks—representing a dramatic 26% year-over-year increase. Particularly concerning are sophisticated AI-driven phishing schemes, data-leak extortions, and ransomware attacks that exploit evolving technologies.
Inge Smidts, Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Caribbean, emphasized the company’s dual approach: “While technology advances at unprecedented rates, maintaining trust and safety must remain fundamental to our connectivity mission. Our role as regional leaders extends beyond providing services to ensuring informed digital citizenship among customers, employees, and communities.”
The company’s initiative addresses the complex challenges posed by artificial intelligence integration into daily life. Itay Yefet, Vice President of Information Technology and IT Operations, noted: “AI introduces unprecedented complexity to digital security landscapes. Our responsibility encompasses not only strengthening technical infrastructure but fostering user awareness about how everyday digital decisions impact collective security.”
Liberty Caribbean collaborated with parent company Liberty Latin America (LLA) for an exclusive virtual panel titled “Smart Tech, Safe Choices. A Better Internet,” uniting cybersecurity experts, community advocates, and corporate executives. Felipe Ruiz, LLA’s Vice President of Information Security and CISO, articulated during the discussion: “While technology grows increasingly intelligent, it cannot replace human judgment. True internet safety originates from individual choices, cultivated habits, and shared awareness within communities.”
Beyond internal corporate initiatives, Liberty Caribbean has renewed partnerships with educational institutions and community organizations across its markets. These collaborations deliver practical education sessions focusing on online safety protocols, data protection measures, scam identification, and responsible digital behavior—creating a multilayered defense against evolving cyber threats.