Ecopetrol reports cyberattack hitting thousands of accounts

Colombian energy company Ecopetrol disclosed that a cyberattack compromised thousands of user accounts. Attackers demanded a ransom payment.

Ecopetrol announced the breach in a statement released on July 20.

The incident affected user accounts within the company's systems. Attackers sought ransom following the intrusion.

No further details on the scope or resolution were provided in the disclosure.

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