Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: CSIR Structural Engineering Research Centre
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, CSIR Structural Engineering Research Centre — an organization based in IN — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-07T18:30:31.484128+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | CSIR Structural Engineering Research Centre |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | ***.res.in zoominfo.com/c/csir-structural-engineering-research-centre/372543677 CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC), a premier national laboratory established in 1965 and located in Chennai, India.Operating under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, the institute is dedicated to advanced research in structural engineering, materials science, and structural health monitoring.The center plays a crucial role in developing innovative construction technologies and providing specialized testing services to support India’s infrastructure development |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-06T01:26:36+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-07T18:30:31.484128+00:00 |
| Region | IN |
| Target Domain | serc.res.in |
| Business Sector | Public Sector |
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