Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: El IBR
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, El IBR — a company operating in the ES — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-02-24 18:55:45.776651, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | El IBR |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | ibr-conicet.gov.ar zoominfo.com/c/el-ibr/547000244 IBR is a leading research institute with over 240 professionals specializing in microbiology, biomedicine, structural biology, and agrobiotechnology. It offers cutting-edge technology and access to advanced infrastructure for researchers, companies, and organizations globally. The institute promotes scientific knowledge generation and its transfer to the production sector while encouraging innovation through startups led by researchers. IBR also provides opportunities for doctoral and postdoctoral training to advance careers in scientific research |
| Date of Breach | 2026-02-24 18:04:21.000000 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-02-24 18:55:45.776651 |
| Region | ES |
| Target Domain | ibr-conicet.gov.ar |
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