Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: EKEPIS
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, EKEPIS — an organization based in GR — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-14T05:55:27.631184+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | EKEPIS |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | ekepis.gr rocketreach.co/ekepis-ethniko-kentro-pistopoiisis-domon-profile_b6d46b6ac7408ffe EKEPIS was Greece’s National Centre for the Accreditation of Continuing Vocational Training, responsible for certifying adult educators and lifelong learning providers. The organization no longer exists, as its accreditation and certification duties were absorbed by EOPPEP (ΕΟΠΠΕΠ), the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance. Today, anyone looking for their services must go through EOPPEP or the official Greek government portal, since the old ekepis.gr domain is no longer an official resource. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-14T05:17:23+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-14T05:55:27.631184+00:00 |
| Region | GR |
| Target Domain | ekepis.gr |
| Business Sector | Not Found |
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