Ransomware Hits Colombian Justice Ministry Days Before Presidential Transition

Colombia's Ministry of Justice was hit by a ransomware attack days before a presidential transition, disrupting public services but reportedly without data theft. This attack is part of a broader rise in cyberattacks on Colombian government agencies and key companies, with increasing exploitation of vulnerable infrastructure and cloud environments.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity, and 2 sources have reported it between 12 Aug 2026 and 13 Aug 2026.