# Colombian energy giant Ecopetrol says thousands of user accounts hit in cyberattack

> Ecopetrol confirms ransomware attempt in which attackers stole data from 3,300 user accounts but failed to deploy the encryptor due to security controlsStolen files were pseudonymous, with no user identities or…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/colombian-energy-giant-ecopetrol-says-thousands-of-user-accounts-hit-in-cyberattack?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5e3a78d93a7fd612864d82)
- **Published:** 2026-07-20
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #user #accounts #ecopetrol #data #colombian #company #encryptor #energy
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a5e3a78d93a7fd612864d82

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