Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: DBU Construction
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, DBU Construction — an organization based in DK — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-30T03:36:53.705657+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | DBU Construction |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | dbu-construction.com zoominfo.com/c/dbu-construction-inc/358513059 DBU Construction, Inc. (founded 1998 — “DBU” stands for Directional Boring and Utility, Chichester, New Hampshire) is a specialty contractor focused on trenchless horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and underground utility construction, plus roads, water/sewer, excavation and drainage work. It started drilling for Verizon Telecommunications and now serves municipalities, state and federal agencies (including Pease Air National Guard Base), utilities and developers across six New Hampshire counties and Maine, with roughly $15–25M annual revenue and 11–50 staff. In 2008 Jessica Towne took ownership, making it a Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) and, since 2011, the first WBE in New Hampshire to offer directional drilling (also DBE-certified). Landmark projects include drilling a 1,500-foot waterline under Newfound Lake and gas-line bores under Route 102. Key strengths are its niche HDD expertise, government bid cert |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-29T15:46:56+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-30T03:36:53.705657+00:00 |
| Region | DK |
| Target Domain | dbu-construction.com |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
Most ransomware intrusions start with a stolen password or a phishing email. A few proactive steps sharply cut your exposure:
- train staff to spot attacks — close the gap attackers exploit.
- monitor the dark web for leaked logins — close the gap attackers exploit.
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