Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Ligue se Grupo
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Ligue se Grupo — an organization based in PT — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-26T08:43:46.371446+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Ligue se Grupo |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | grupoligue-se.pt Ligue-se Grupo is a Portuguese IT and business-services group founded in 2009 in Funchal, Madeira (born from the merger of accounting firm Contatlântico and IT company Enterformatic). It runs several businesses: Chip7 retail computer stores (Madeira + Lisbon) selling PCs, laptops and accessories with repair services; GoClick, a B2B IT arm handling infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud/Microsoft 365, ERP software (Sage, PHC, ZoneSoft) and hotel-tech solutions; and Ligue.Gest, offering accounting, payroll and tax consulting. Led by CEO Ivo Herculano Caires and CFO Élia Caires, it targets SMEs and private clients across Madeira and mainland Portugal. In short: one group covering everything from hardware sales and repairs to IT management and bookkeeping. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-24T04:18:10+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-26T08:43:46.371446+00:00 |
| Region | PT |
| Target Domain | grupoligue-se.pt |
| Business Sector | Other |
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