Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: City of New Castle

Summary

In the latest cybersecurity news, City of New Castle — a company operating in the US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-02-13 16:17:23.785191, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.

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