Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Dink Co Ltd
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Dink Co Ltd — an organization based in JP — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-16T12:57:30.753379+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Dink Co Ltd |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | ***.co.jp zoominfo.com/c/dink-co-ltd/1340493249 Osaka-based Japanese company specializing in the development, design, and sale of wastewater treatment systems specifically for cardboard manufacturing plants. Originally founded as a cardboard printing ink manufacturer, the company leveraged its industry knowledge to transform into a dedicated water treatment equipment specialist in 2021. Today, their eco-friendly systems are installed and operational in over 430 factories across Japan, helping to clean industrial wastewater to safe environmental levels |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-16T10:35:37+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-16T12:57:30.753379+00:00 |
| Region | JP |
| Target Domain | dink.co.jp |
| Business Sector | Not Found |
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