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Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Hog Slat

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Target organization Hog Slat zoominfo.com Manufacturing

Summary

In the latest cybersecurity news, Hog Slat — a company operating in the US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-01-11 17:59:40.890216, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.

Incident Report

Attribute Information
Target Organization Hog Slat
Threat Group thegentlemen
Summary https://www.zoominfo.com/c/hog-slat-inc/48483868 https://www.zoominfo.com/c/hog-slat-inc/406568064 Hog Slat, Inc. is the largest contractor and producer of equipment for hog farmers in the United States, employing approximately 1,000 direct employees and an additional 1,400 subcontractors for construction projects. The company specializes in building turnkey facilities for both family farms and large agricultural units across the U.S. and internationally. Hog Slat also sells equipment packages to clients who prefer to construct their own facilities. Their services cater to a wide range of agricultural clients focused on livestock production. Hog Slat was founded in 1969. This company provides the manufacturing and installation of fans for confinement type hog units. Their headquarters are located in Newton Grove, North Carolina.
Date of Breach 2025-02-19 00:00:00.000000
Discovery Date 2026-01-11 17:59:40.890216
Region US
Target Domain www.zoominfo.com
Business Sector Manufacturing

 

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