Ransomware Group rhysida Hits: Legis
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Legis — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group rhysida. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-23T16:22:15.987690+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Legis |
| Threat Group | rhysida |
| Summary | Legis Legis is a well-known Latin American publisher that creates specialized legal and business information resources. Founded over 60 years ago, the company serves professionals across six countries including Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, Mexico, Peru, and Chile.DATABASES (SQL)PST/OSTLEGAL DOCUMENTS:Tutela – constitutional actions with claimants’ personal dataID card copies (cedulas) of shareholders and third partiesEnvironmental sanction proceedings against the company (AUTO 10852)Sanction dispute with the pension authority (UGPP)Signed cease & desist – trademark dispute (Xpandia case)Personal data transfer agreements (Colsubsidio, Universidad Externado)Litigation log of all company lawsuitsContract matrix, payment agreements, reorganization documentsFINANCE & OWNERSHIP:Shareholder and ultimate-beneficial-owner register with ID copiesOwnership structure: ~99.94% held by a single ownerDividend payment recordsDebt write-off letters naming debtors and amountsFinancial and tax reporting (exogena, estados financieros)CUSTOMERS:Customer databases: law firms, universities, government contractorsIncluding Ecopetrol, Halliburton, the AIM state agency, hundreds of companiesTax IDs (NIT), contacts, contract history More |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-23T16:21:50.984895+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-23T16:22:15.987690+00:00 |
| Business Sector | Professional Services |
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