In a concerning development, Ecopetrol, Colombia's state-controlled energy powerhouse, has disclosed a significant cyberattack that targeted its data systems, impacting approximately 3,300 user accounts.
While the breach has not yet led to any operational disruptions or direct financial losses, the perpetrator has made extortion demands and threatened to release sensitive information. The attack compromised the cloud storage environments of 15 subsidiaries, including Ecopetrol itself.
The company is currently evaluating the potential impact, which might involve the leak of confidential and proprietary information. Ecopetrol warns that the incident could adversely affect its business operations and reputation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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