A ransomware attack has been reported against Colombia's Ministry of Justice, occurring days before a scheduled presidential transition. The incident adds to a pattern of increased ransomware activity targeting critical infrastructure and government-linked organizations across Latin America. Details regarding the ransomware variant, specific systems affected, and data exfiltration remain limited and unconfirmed.

What should defenders do?

Organizations should ensure offline backups are current, apply the latest security patches, enforce multi-factor authentication, and follow incident response plans. Employees should be vigilant against phishing, a common initial access vector for ransomware.

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Ransomware Attack Disrupts Colombian Justice Ministry Ahead of Presidential Transition

Government systems compromised as Colombia prepares for leadership change; investigation underway

CyberIntel DeskPublished about 1 month agoUpdated less than a minute ago1 min read

Ransomware Attack Disrupts Colombian Justice Ministry Ahead of Presidential Transition

Key Takeaways

A ransomware attack targeted Colombia's Ministry of Justice.
The incident occurred days before a presidential transition.
Details regarding the ransomware variant and specific impact remain limited.
The attack reflects a trend of increased ransomware activity targeting government infrastructure in Latin America.

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