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Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Groupe BPCE

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Target organization Groupe BPCE bpce-vietnam.com Financial Services

Summary

In the latest cybersecurity news, Groupe BPCE — an organization based in VN — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-07T08:08:12.115241+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.

Incident Report

Attribute Information
Target Organization Groupe BPCE
Threat Group thegentlemen
Summary bpce-vietnam.com zoominfo.com/c/groupe-bpce/457963650 BPCE International (formerly Natixis), the Ho Chi Minh City branch of France’s second-largest banking group, Groupe BPCE. Operating in Vietnam since 1988, it is one of the country’s longest-established foreign bank branches, holding a full banking license. The institution specializes in corporate and investment banking, offering specialized finance, trade solutions, and transaction processing to businesses across the region.
Date of Breach 2026-08-06T00:00:00+00:00
Discovery Date 2026-08-07T08:08:12.115241+00:00
Region VN
Target Domain bpce-vietnam.com
Business Sector Financial Services

 

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