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Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Cofaq

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Target organization Cofaq cofaq.fr

Summary

In the latest cybersecurity news, Cofaq — a company operating in the FR — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-06-20T08:50:50.605230+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.

Incident Report

Attribute Information
Target Organization Cofaq
Threat Group thegentlemen
Summary ***.fr zoominfo.com/c/groupe-cofaq/426074064 Groupe COFAQ is a prominent French cooperative of independent distributors specializing in hardware, tools, industrial supplies (QUOFI), and agricultural equipment.Headquartered in Poitiers, the organization federates hundreds of retail points of sale and independent merchants across France to strengthen their market presence.By leveraging centralized purchasing and dedicated logistics platforms like COFALOG, the group provides its members with optimized supply chain solutions and strategic commercial support
Date of Breach 2026-06-18T10:50:09+00:00
Discovery Date 2026-06-20T08:50:50.605230+00:00
Region FR
Target Domain cofaq.fr

 

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