ON August 2, 2026, Colombia's Ministry of Justice suffered a ransomware attack that impacted public services related to drug monitoring and legal processes, occurring just before a presidential transition. The national CERT had recently warned of increased ransomware targeting Colombia. The acting Minister stated no data was stolen despite some files being encrypted.
This attack is part of a growing trend of cyber threats against Colombian government entities, including previous breaches at the national tax authority and Ecopetrol. Cyberattacks in Latin America have surged, with a notable increase in exploit attempts and automation allowing attackers to target vulnerable infrastructures.