Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: ESB Puerto Rico Corp
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, ESB Puerto Rico Corp — an organization based in PR — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-30T09:51:16.718751+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | ESB Puerto Rico Corp |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | esbpr.com ESB Puerto Rico Corp is a distributor of automotive and industrial products that has served Puerto Rico since 1965 (“Energizando a Puerto Rico desde 1965”); it is headquartered in Carolina, PR, is a Hispanic-/minority-owned small business and a federal contractor (CAGE 3DPU1). Its portfolio spans automotive, traction and stationary/backup batteries, tires, lubricants and DEF, AUTEL diagnostics, tools, plus Hyundai and EP forklifts, warehouse equipment, rental, maintenance, OEM parts and e-commerce — a “one-stop source” for material handling, automotive and industrial operations in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, representing ~9 brands (including Eternity Technologies). The president is Omar Aponte; the company stays lean (under ~25 staff, ~$2M revenue) and handles ~150 sea import shipments a year, mostly from Asia. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-28T17:32:36+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-30T09:51:16.718751+00:00 |
| Region | PR |
| Target Domain | esbpr.com |
| Business Sector | Energy & Utilities |
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