Ecopetrol blocks ransomware attack after unauthorized access to data from 3,300 user accounts.

Ecopetrol S.A. detected unauthorized access to cloud storage affecting about 15 subsidiaries and data from roughly 3,300 user accounts, followed by a blocked ransomware attack. The company responded by revoking access, investigating the breach, cooperating with authorities, and enhancing cybersecurity measures. No critical operations or financial impacts have been reported yet, but the company continues to assess potential risks to its business and data confidentiality. Ecopetrol will update the market if any material information emerges.