Ransomware Group HYFLOCK Hits: Ecuador police headquarters
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Ecuador police headquarters — an organization based in EC — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group HYFLOCK. This data breach, discovered on 2026-10-13T17:11:39.540719+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Ecuador police headquarters |
| Threat Group | HYFLOCK |
| Summary | The Command of the National Police of Ecuador (Comandancia General de la Policía Nacional) is the country’s top-level police administrative and command center. Here’s a breakdown of the key details: 🏢 Basic Info & Location • Headquarters Address: Av. Río Amazonas N36-152, Quito 170135, Ecuador (located on the main avenue, Amazonas Avenue, in the capital city, Quito). • Supervising Body: Directly under the Ministry of Interior of Ecuador, responsible for nationwide internal security and public order. • Official Website: Policía Nacional del Ecuador 🏛️ Core Organization & Department Structure Inside the General Command, there are multiple national-level core police and criminal investigation departments: 1. Top Command Layer (Mando Institucional): Led by the General Commander, with Deputy General Commander, Chief Inspector General, and directors in charge of public security, education, finances, and other areas. 2. Criminal Investigations Department: This is the headquarters’ main operational unit, responsible for investigating major crimes, organized crimes, and cross-border crimes nationwide. 3. INTERPOL Quito National Central Bureau (NCB Quito): Located within the Criminal Investigations Department at the HQ, it provides 24/7 global intelligence connectivity, real-time access to INTERPOL databases, and leads nationwide cross-border wanted cases and law enforcement. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-12T10:50:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-13T17:11:39.540719+00:00 |
| Region | EC |
| Target Domain | policia.gob.ec |
| Business Sector | Government & Defense |
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