Ransomware Attack Hits Colombia’s Justice Ministry Ahead of Presidential Transition

A ransomware attack targeted Colombia’s Justice Ministry days before the country’s presidential transition. The incident reflects a broader trend of increased cyberattacks against critical infrastructure and government-linked organizations in Latin America. No specific ransomware group, technical details, or exact date of the attack were disclosed in the report. The attack occurred amid heightened regional cyberactivity, though no direct attribution or operational impact was specified. The Colombian government has not publicly confirmed the extent of data compromise or system disruption.