Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Lexacaucho
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Lexacaucho — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-21T08:29:40.489466+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Lexacaucho |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | lexacaucho.com zoominfo.com/c/lexacaucho–laminados-y-extruidos-de-caucho-sac/457170004 Lexacaucho is a Peruvian manufacturing company based in Lima with over 25 years of experience in the rubber and polymer industry. They specialize in producing molded rubber sheets, profiles, linings, and custom parts using materials like natural rubber, SBR, and EPDM. The company primarily serves the mining, fishing, and general industrial sectors by providing durable elastomer solutions. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-21T07:47:04+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-21T08:29:40.489466+00:00 |
| Target Domain | lexacaucho.com |
| Business Sector | Other |
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