Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Malaysian Nuclear Agency
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Malaysian Nuclear Agency — an organization based in MY — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-30T06:50:16.669381+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Malaysian Nuclear Agency |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | nuclearmalaysia.gov.my zoominfo.com/c/malaysian-nuclear-agency/459120141 The Malaysian Nuclear Agency (Nuklear Malaysia) is the leading government research and development organization in nuclear science and technology. It focuses on the peaceful application of nuclear innovations to support national development, including medical radiopharmaceuticals, food security, and industrial safety. Additionally, the agency plays a key role in radiation safety, human resource development, and the responsible management of radioactive waste in the country |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-29T19:24:29+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-30T06:50:16.669381+00:00 |
| Region | MY |
| Target Domain | nuclearmalaysia.gov.my |
| Business Sector | Government & Defense |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
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- keep watch on the dark web — close the gap attackers exploit.
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Disclaimer
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