#Colombia
This archive brings together CiberLATAM’s coverage of threats, defenses, and cybersecurity policy tied to Colombia’s digital ecosystem. It includes incident analysis, attack trends, institutional responses, and regulatory developments with regional impact.
Colombia and Mexico Hit by New Campaigns
Ransomware hit Colombia’s Justice Ministry, while Grandoreiro resurfaced in Mexico, with detections also reported in Peru
Aug 22, 2026 · 2 min
Colombia Faces Ransomware, Justice Ministry Hit
Threat reports place Colombia among recent ransomware victims, while F5 and Security Arsenal also flagged related activity.
Aug 21, 2026 · 3 min
Colombia advances unified earthquake alerts
A Colombian Senate bill would create a national earthquake alert system for phones, radio and TV, with a six-month deadline.
Aug 21, 2026 · 3 min
Colombia tightens financial oversight
The Financial Superintendency opened a regulatory proposal, while DIAN added new cryptoasset reporting requirements.
Aug 18, 2026 · 3 min
The Gentlemen ransomware hits LATAM
The Gentlemen grew into a double-extortion RaaS in 2026, targeting LATAM with Fortinet, RDP, and attacks in Colombia, Peru
Aug 17, 2026 · 39 min
Colombia moves ahead on 4 AI bills
Colombia’s Congress is debating four bills on AI and platforms, with new rules on transparency, data, labor
Aug 17, 2026 · 3 min
Uruguay and Peru Push Social Media Rules
Uruguay and Peru are advancing bills on minors’ access to social media and AI-enabled cybercrime. Colombia and Mexico also show movement.
Aug 17, 2026 · 4 min
Colombia Justice Ministry Confirms Ransomware
Colombia’s Justice Ministry confirmed ransomware hit part of its infrastructure. No data theft was detected, and recovery is ongoing.
Aug 16, 2026 · 3 min
Colombia tightens financial security rules
Superfinanciera names new internal leaders and advances a regulatory agenda covering open finance and digital identity.
Aug 16, 2026 · 3 min
Colombia advances AI law, moves on minors
Colombia is moving ahead with an AI bill led by MinCiencias, while lawmakers introduced another measure to restrict minors' social media access.
Aug 15, 2026 · 3 min
Colombia Confirms Ransomware at Justice Ministry
Colombia’s Justice Ministry confirmed a ransomware incident that disrupted part of its infrastructure and some digital services.
Aug 14, 2026 · 2 min
Chile and Colombia Move Against Digital Payment Fraud
Chile reported nearly $100 million in banking fraud, while Bogotá warned of fake payment messages. Brazil also saw sharp increases.
Aug 11, 2026 · 2 min
Colombia, Panama Under Ransomware Pressure
Colombia confirmed a ransomware attack, while Panama saw AguAseo posted on a leak site tied to Gammax.
Aug 10, 2026 · 2 min
Colombia Hit in Ransomware Campaigns
Kaspersky linked Colombia to StrikeShark, while the Justice Ministry confirmed a ransomware attack that disrupted digital services.
Aug 6, 2026 · 2 min
StrikeShark Targets Colombia
Kaspersky found StrikeShark, a SharkLoader campaign reaching Colombia. In Brazil, ANY.RUN reported abuse of official infrastructure.
Aug 6, 2026 · 2 min
Banco de Bogotá Warns on Digital Fraud
The bank published official channels to help customers spot impersonation attempts during the transfer of more than 250,000 Itaú clients.
Aug 5, 2026 · 2 min
Colombia Justice Ministry Confirms Ransomware Attack
Colombia’s Justice Ministry said ransomware hit part of its infrastructure and disrupted some services.
Aug 4, 2026 · 2 min
Colombia adds digital protections for minors
Colombia has new internet privacy rules for minors and bill proposals on social media are still moving through Congress.
Aug 3, 2026 · 2 min
Colombia CRC activates mobile fraud alerts
Resolution CRC 8308 of 2026 adds suspicious call alerts, commercial line registration, and controls on bulk SMS.
Aug 2, 2026 · 3 min
Colombia Sees Rise in AI Phishing
Bloomberg Línea reported hyperrealistic phishing and polymorphic malware in Colombia. Sumsub also flagged more account takeover attempts.
Aug 2, 2026 · 2 min