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Cybercrime in Colombia rises 40% and tops 75,000 cases between January and September

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Colombia's Ministry of Defense reported 75,186 cybercrimes between January and September 2026, 40% more than the 53,619 cases in the same period of 2025, a difference of 21,567 records. The figures cover offenses under the Criminal Code against the protection of information and data. Risks cited include AI-driven scams, identity impersonation and attacks on bank verification systems.

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  • Cybercrimes reached 75,186 cases between January and September 2026, versus 53,619 in the same period of 2025.
  • The increase is 40%, equal to 21,567 additional records, according to the Ministry of Defense.
  • The figures include Criminal Code offenses against the protection of information and data.
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