Angeles Contractor Data Breach: The Gentlemen Ransomware Claim (Oct 2026)
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Angeles Contractor — an organization based in MX — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-10-31T07:21:35.251693+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Angeles Contractor |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | angelescontractor.com Angeles Contractor Inc is a general contractor founded in 1998 in City of Industry, California, with 8 CSLB license categories and 63 to 95 employees delivering construction projects across Southern California. It has completed 259 public works projects worth over 197 million dollars for 47 government agencies, led by San Bernardino County with 73 contracts. Its portfolio includes the Rose Bowl renovation, UCLA dining hall, CGV Cinemas, Paakuma K-8 School and a 14.5 million dollar Big Bear Airport terminal rebuild. Led by President Young W. Kang and VP Alex Cho, it maintains over 90 percent repeat business across education, healthcare, commercial and residential sectors. It holds multiple JOC contracts with San Bernardino, San Mateo and Sourcewell worth up to 30 million dollars per year. The company is a certified Minority Business Enterprise with active expansion into Northern California through offices in San Jose and Salinas. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-28T07:04:33+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-31T07:21:35.251693+00:00 |
| Region | MX |
| Target Domain | angelescontractor.com |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
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