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Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Excel Cell Electronic

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Target organization Excel Cell Electronic ece.com.tw Manufacturing

Summary

In the latest cybersecurity news, Excel Cell Electronic — an organization based in TW — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-07T18:31:12.659818+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.

Incident Report

Attribute Information
Target Organization Excel Cell Electronic
Threat Group thegentlemen
Summary ***.com.tw zoominfo.com/c/excel-cell-electronic-co-ltd/372144382 Excel Cell Electronic Co., Ltd. (ECE), founded in 1981 and headquartered in Taichung, Taiwan, is a prominent manufacturer of electronic components.The publicly traded company specializes in producing DIP switches, micro switches, relays, terminal blocks, connectors, and resettable fuses for global markets.ECE focuses heavily on product innovation and process integration to serve as a reliable strategic partner in the fast-paced electronics industry
Date of Breach 2026-07-06T01:19:57+00:00
Discovery Date 2026-07-07T18:31:12.659818+00:00
Region TW
Target Domain ece.com.tw
Business Sector Manufacturing

 

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