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Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Gould Sherwood Consulting

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Target organization Gould Sherwood Consulting gouldsherwood.com Professional Services

Summary

In the latest cybersecurity news, Gould Sherwood Consulting — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-23T06:34:11.503253+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.

Incident Report

Attribute Information
Target Organization Gould Sherwood Consulting
Threat Group thegentlemen
Summary gouldsherwood.com zoominfo.com/c/gould-sherwood-consulting-llc/347553210 Gould-Sherwood Consulting is a boutique IT support and services firm based in Lexington, Massachusetts, serving the Greater Boston area since 2005.
They specialize in comprehensive computer and network support, including planning, maintenance, and troubleshooting for both Mac and PC environments.
The company primarily caters to small-to-medium businesses, creative professionals, and home users, ensuring their technology infrastructure runs smoothly and securely.
Date of Breach 2026-08-21T08:31:11+00:00
Discovery Date 2026-08-23T06:34:11.503253+00:00
Region US
Target Domain gouldsherwood.com
Business Sector Professional Services

 

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