Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Kosmos
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Kosmos — an organization based in DE — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-07T18:32:34.196087+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Kosmos |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | ***.de zoominfo.com/c/kosmos/470278755 Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG, a prominent media publishing house based in Stuttgart, Germany.Founded in 1822 by Johann Friedrich Franckh, the company is one of the leading publishers of guidebooks, children’s books, board games, and educational experiment kits.It successfully combines long-standing tradition with modern trends to offer engaging products for children, families, and hobbyists |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-06T01:07:56+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-07T18:32:34.196087+00:00 |
| Region | DE |
| Target Domain | kosmos.de |
| Business Sector | Energy |
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