Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Landesbibliothek Coburg
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Landesbibliothek Coburg — an organization based in DE — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-16T12:59:13.899508+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Landesbibliothek Coburg |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | ***.de zoominfo.com/c/landesbibliothek-coburg/429940598 regional state scientific library in Bavaria, Germany, originally founded in 1547. Located in the historic Ehrenburg Palace in Coburg, it houses a vast collection of around 500,000 volumes, including rare manuscripts, incunabula, and the historical book collections of the former Dukes of Coburg. Since 1973, the library has been administered by the Free State of Bavaria, serving as a vital cultural and research institution dedicated to preserving the region’s historical heritage |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-16T10:28:18+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-16T12:59:13.899508+00:00 |
| Region | DE |
| Target Domain | landesbibliothek-coburg.de |
| Business Sector | Public Sector |
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