Husky Ltee Data Breach: The Gentlemen Ransomware Claim (Oct 2026)
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Husky Ltee — an organization based in CA — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-10-09T19:25:58.353368+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Husky Ltee |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | huskyboutique.com zoominfo.com/c/husky-ltée/457918337 Husky (Chaussures HUSKY Ltée) is a Quebec family-owned workwear and safety footwear retailer founded in 1969 in Joliette by Jean-Louis Drainville, now run by the third generation (CEO François Drainville, President Hugo Drainville). It employs ~15–50 people from its Saint-Paul headquarters, with estimated revenue of $5–15M/year (private, self-funded). Core business: retail and B2B sales of work boots, safety apparel, and PPE (Carhartt, Ariat, Timberland, Helly Hansen, Big Bill), plus an in-house atelier producing 50,000+ custom embroideries, prints, and promotional products per year for corporate clients. Its signature service is the HUSKY Mobile Store (since 1985) — a fully equipped truck that travels to job sites and factories for on-site employee fittings. In 2026 the company completed a major digital transformation: Shopify Plus + B2B Protocol + ServiceCentre ERP, serving four buyer segments (consumers, school programs, company |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-06T19:56:48+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-09T19:25:58.353368+00:00 |
| Region | CA |
| Target Domain | huskyboutique.com |
| Business Sector | Other |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
Most ransomware intrusions start with a stolen password or a phishing email. A few proactive steps sharply cut your exposure:
- monitor the dark web for leaked logins — close the gap attackers exploit.
- continuous breach monitoring — close the gap attackers exploit.
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Disclaimer
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