Colombian oil company Ecopetrol confirmed a data breach occurred on July 17th due to unauthorized access. The incident involved a ransomware group known as "The Gentlemen," who reportedly stole data. Approximately 3,300 user accounts were affected, with data being downloaded during the intrusion. Ecopetrol has not released details regarding the specific nature of the compromised data. The company is currently investigating the extent of the breach and working to mitigate potential damage. This cyberattack highlights the growing threat of ransomware targeting critical infrastructure. Authorities have been notified and are assisting with the investigation to identify and prosecute the perpetrators.