Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Cole Manufacturing
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Cole Manufacturing — a company operating in the US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-06-15T12:56:49.417034+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Cole Manufacturing |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | ***.com zoominfo.com/c/cole-manufacturing-corp/344188464 Cole Manufacturing is a specialized metal fabrication and custom tooling company based in West Bend, Wisconsin, dedicated to delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions for the metal forming industry.They offer a comprehensive range of services, including precision tool and die making, metal stamping, prototyping, and both manual and robotic welding.With versatile capabilities and advanced equipment, the company expertly handles projects of any size, providing reliable manufacturing support from custom fixtures to high-volume production runs |
| Date of Breach | 2026-06-15T08:47:45+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-06-15T12:56:49.417034+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | colemfg.com |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
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