Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Kontact Consortium India Pvt
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Kontact Consortium India Pvt — an organization based in IN — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-30T06:49:15.159119+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Kontact Consortium India Pvt |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | kontact.in zoominfo.com/c/kontact-consortium-india-pvt-ltd/437934184 Kontact is an Indian engineering company with over 50 years of experience, specializing in electrical and mechanical solutions for the railway, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. They provide end-to-end services, including railway rolling stock supplies, LV/MV power distribution panels, and electrical contracting, backed by a 40,000+ sq. ft. manufacturing facility. The company is recognized for its reliability and quality, holding key international certifications such as ISO 9001, IRIS, and EN 15085-2 |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-29T19:33:28+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-30T06:49:15.159119+00:00 |
| Region | IN |
| Target Domain | kontact.in |
| 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:
- security awareness training — close the gap attackers exploit.
- dark web monitoring — close the gap attackers exploit.
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