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Columbia TI

Ransomware attack by Bert · Disclosed June 5, 2025 · 🇨🇴 Colombia

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Date Disclosed
Jun 5, 2025
2025
Threat Group
Bert
7 total victims
Country
🇨🇴 Colombia
Industry
Technology

ThreatAI Analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Bert. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Bert group

BERT is a newly emerged ransomware group first identified in mid-2025, targeting Windows and Linux platforms across healthcare, technology, and event services sectors in Asia, Europe, and the US, with ransomware derived from a Linux variant of REvil using AES encryption and multi-threaded file locking. Bert has listed 7 victims since April 2025.

Incident Analysis

Columbia TI was targeted by Bert ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 7 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on June 5, 2025, when Columbia TI appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Columbia TI is based in Colombia , operating in the Technology sector. Colombia ranks #25 globally for ransomware attacks, with 122 victims in our database.

Sector context: Technology companies hold intellectual property, customer data, and source code — all highly valuable assets. A successful ransomware attack can also put downstream customers at risk through supply chain exposure.

Bert typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats — paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: Sep 6, 2026 22:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Columbia TI attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Columbia TI was listed as a victim of the Bert ransomware group on June 5, 2025. The organisation is based in Colombia and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Columbia TI?

Columbia TI was attacked by Bert ransomware. Bert is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 7 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Columbia TI ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Columbia TI was disclosed on June 5, 2025. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the Columbia TI ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Columbia TI has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Technology organisation, Columbia TI likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Bert attacks?

To defend against Bert and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.