Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Center State Engineering
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Center State Engineering — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-10-04T13:17:23.826222+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Center State Engineering |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | centerstateengineering.com zoominfo.com/c/center-state-engineering/368448599 340GB Center State Engineering is a privately held civil engineering consultancy founded in 1997 and based in Monroe Township, New Jersey. It serves municipal and private clients with engineering, surveying, land planning, inspection, and construction management. Its work includes roads, drainage, stormwater systems, utilities, parks, public facilities, and land development. Public records show recurring municipal assignments in Monroe Township, South Plainfield, and South Brunswick. Third-party company profiles estimate its workforce at approximately 15–16 employees; the company does not publish an official headcount. Datanyze estimates annual revenue at about $7.4 million, but this is an unverified estimate, not company-reported financial data. Its strongest publicly documented experience is municipal infrastructure and public-facility work in central New Jersey. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-03T15:54:29+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-04T13:17:23.826222+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | centerstateengineering.com |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
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