CommTank Data Breach: The Gentlemen Ransomware Claim (Oct 2026)
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, CommTank — an organization based in SG — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-10-31T07:19:51.514880+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | CommTank |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | commtank.com CommTank Inc is a US storage tank contractor founded in 1997 in Winchester, Massachusetts, specializing in installation, removal, inspection and maintenance of underground and aboveground storage tanks across New England and the Mid-Atlantic. With 50 to 100 employees and estimated revenue of 10 to 25 million dollars, it serves government facilities, hospitals, schools and industrial clients across 8 states. Its services cover the full tank lifecycle including UST and AST installation, leak testing, cathodic protection, soil remediation and emergency spill response. Led by founder Rick Connolly, it holds EPA, MA DEP, CT DEEP and NFPA certifications and runs its own field crews without subcontracting core work. It also provides Phase I and II environmental site assessments and SPCC compliance planning. The company has built a niche in high-barrier tank services requiring specialized licensing and regulatory expertise. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-30T11:32:45+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-31T07:19:51.514880+00:00 |
| Region | SG |
| Target Domain | commtank.com |
| Business Sector | Technology |
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