Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Las Cenizas
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Las Cenizas — an organization based in CL — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-31T18:30:26.647907+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Las Cenizas |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | cenizas.cl zoominfo.com/c/cenizas/430439098 Grupo Minero Las Cenizas, a prominent medium-scale mining company in Chile with over four decades of industry experience. The company specializes in the production of copper fines and cathodes. Its main mining operations and facilities are strategically located in Cabildo, Taltal, and Franke, Chile |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-30T14:12:01+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-31T18:30:26.647907+00:00 |
| Region | CL |
| Target Domain | cenizas.cl |
| 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:
- realistic phishing tests — close the gap attackers exploit.
- train staff to spot attacks — close the gap attackers exploit.
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Disclaimer
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