Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: CAZ Investments
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, CAZ Investments — an organization based in BZ — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-21T08:26:36.533245+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | CAZ Investments |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | cazinvestments.com zoominfo.com/c/caz-investments-lp/16765398 CAZ Investments We have taken NDA files, HR data, user data, employee data, models, bank statements, tax and legal documents, confidential files, photos of your work and leisure time, screenshots, information about interactions with offshore accounts, your and your clients’ dirty laundry, passport scans, VIP client data, and much more the total volume of data exceeds 478 GB. is a Houston-based wealth management and multi-family office firm founded in 2001. They manage over $10.3 billion in assets, providing exclusive access to alternative investments like private equity, credit, and sports ownership. The firm curates unique investment opportunities for a global network of individual investors, financial advisors, and institutions. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-21T08:17:41+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-21T08:26:36.533245+00:00 |
| Region | BZ |
| Target Domain | cazinvestments.com |
| Business Sector | Financial Services |
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