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 2025.
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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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