Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Customs Watch
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Customs Watch — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-16T13:01:09.496012+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Customs Watch |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | ***.com zoominfo.com/c/customs-watch/467458469 is an intelligence and IT consulting company specializing in anti-counterfeiting and product protection strategies throughout their lifecycle. The company primarily serves the pharmaceutical sector, working with 22 of the 25 largest pharmaceutical companies globally. Founded in 2001, it employs 51 to 200 people and is an active member of the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-16T10:17:50+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-16T13:01:09.496012+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | customswatch.com |
| Business Sector | Public Sector |
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