Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Institucion Cervantes
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Institucion Cervantes — a company operating in the AR — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-06-08T09:57:50.721519+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Institucion Cervantes |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | ***.edu.ar zoominfo.com/c/institución-cervantes/372383480 nstitucion Cervantes is a private higher education institution based in Córdoba, Argentina, with over 60 years of history and more than 3,000 students. The school specializes in short-term, future-oriented careers ranging from one to three years, focusing on practical fields like Business Administration, Data Science, IT, and Law. It is highly recognized in the region for its strong commitment to student development and rapid professional integration into the job market |
| Date of Breach | 2026-06-08T08:32:34+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-06-08T09:57:50.721519+00:00 |
| Region | AR |
| Target Domain | cervantes.edu.ar |
| Business Sector | Education |
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