Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Holborn European Marketing
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Holborn European Marketing — an organization based in CY — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-07T08:02:56.864070+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Holborn European Marketing |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | holborn.com.cy zoominfo.com/c/holborn-european-marketing-company-ltd/462273998 Holborn European Marketing Company Limited is a Cyprus-based energy trading firm established in 1987, operating from its headquarters in Larnaca. The company specializes in purchasing crude oil and feedstocks, selling refined petroleum products, and active oil trading. It serves as a major energy supplier that fulfills local market needs in Cyprus while also maintaining a significant operational presence as a key oil products supplier in Northern Germany. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-06T16:31:58+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-07T08:02:56.864070+00:00 |
| Region | CY |
| Target Domain | holborn.com.cy |
| Business Sector | Professional Services |
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