Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Intranet Gov Brasil
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Intranet Gov Brasil — an organization based in BR — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-07T08:05:01.069792+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Intranet Gov Brasil |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | English: intranet.gov.br “Intranet Gov Brasil” refers to the secure internal corporate network and digital portal infrastructure used by the Brazilian Federal Government (gov.br) for its civil servants and ministries. It provides restricted access to internal administrative systems, official communications, and digital public services that are hidden from the general public. The underlying IT infrastructure and cybersecurity of these portals are primarily developed and maintained by state-owned technology companies like Serpro and Dataprev. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-06T16:18:32+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-07T08:05:01.069792+00:00 |
| Region | BR |
| Target Domain | intranet.gov.br |
| Business Sector | Government & Defense |
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