Ransomware hits Colombian Justice Ministry days before presidential transition
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Ransomware hit Colombia’s Justice Ministry days before the presidential transition. The attack follows a broader campaign targeting critical infrastructure and government-linked organizations across Latin America.
Ministry Ransomware
Dark Reading reported the ransomware hit on Colombia’s Justice Ministry days before the presidential transition. The attack struck a government institution during a politically sensitive handover period. No details on data encryption, ransom demands, or system restoration timelines were immediately available.
Regional Pattern
Attackers continue to target critical infrastructure and government-linked organizations in Colombia, mirroring increased activity across Latin America. The incident came within days of the presidential transition, leaving limited time for recovery before a change in administration. Security researchers have tracked similar campaigns in the region.
What's Next
The presidential transition is set to proceed in the coming days even as the ministry assesses the ransomware impact. It remains unclear how extensively the ministry's systems were affected and what the attack means for the incoming administration's cybersecurity priorities.
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Ransomware hits Colombian Justice Ministry days before presidential transition
