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Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Keretapi Tanah

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Target organization Keretapi Tanah ktmb.com.my Transportation/Logistics

Summary

In the latest cybersecurity news, Keretapi Tanah — a company operating in the MY — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-05-06T10:07:50.466477+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.

Incident Report

Attribute Information
Target Organization Keretapi Tanah
Threat Group thegentlemen
Summary ktmb.com.my zoominfo.com/c/keretapi-tanah-melayu-berhad/21365008 KTMB (Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad) is Malaysia’s largest and oldest railway company, with a rail network spanning 1,699 km across Peninsular Malaysia, extending into Singapore and Thailand. It operates multiple services including KTM Komuter (urban commuter trains since 1995), ETS electric intercity trains, and diesel-powered KTM Intercity trains. The company was privatized in 1992 and today offers online ticketing via its website and mobile app, with a QR-code boarding system
Date of Breach 2026-05-03T20:13:25+00:00
Discovery Date 2026-05-06T10:07:50.466477+00:00
Region MY
Target Domain ktmb.com.my
Business Sector Transportation/Logistics

 

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