In the latest cybersecurity news, SmartSystems — a company operating in the IE — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-04-23 06:28:07.165719, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2025.
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Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | SmartSystems |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | iesmartsystems.com zoominfo.com/c/smart-systems/139592895 Technology integrator since 2000 — Founded in Houston, Texas by Gary and Doug Colvin, i.e. Smart Systems has over 25 years of experience delivering design-build technology solutions for commercial clients.Core services: A/V, Cabling & Security — The company specializes in audio/video systems, structured cabling (fiber optic, voice, network), security systems (video surveillance, access control), wireless networks, and video conferencing solutions.Strong client loyalty — More than 90% of their business comes from repeat customers, ranging from small municipalities to large publicly-traded corporations; they serve universities, oil & gas campuses, banks, and more across Texas.Award-winning company — i.e. Smart Systems is a four-time Houston Business Journal Fast Tech 50 award recipient, with ~94 employees and revenue of approximately $18.7 million. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-04-20 14:46:30.000000 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-04-23 06:28:07.165719 |
| Region | IE |
| Target Domain | iesmartsystems.com |
| Business Sector | Technology |
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