Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Groupe BPCE
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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