Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Affinity Designs
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Affinity Designs — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-23T15:08:24.703495+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Affinity Designs |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | ***.com zoominfo.com/c/affinity-designs/374939106 Affinity Designs LLC is a fine jewelry wholesaler and manufacturer based in New York, specializing in the design, production, and marketing of elegant gemstone jewelry collections. The company offers a wide range of high-quality pieces crafted in 925 Sterling Silver and 10K, 14K, or 18K gold. Led by CEO Meir Sanandaji, who brings over 40 years of industry experience, the business caters to retailers seeking premium, trend-forward jewelry lines |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-23T09:14:38+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-23T15:08:24.703495+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | affinitydesignsllc.com |
| Business Sector | Other |
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