Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Mandurah State Emergency Service
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Mandurah State Emergency Service — an organization based in AU — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-10-03T06:25:51.608513+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Mandurah State Emergency Service |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | mandurahses.org.au Mandurah State Emergency Service is a volunteer emergency rescue unit (part of DFES Western Australia), founded in 1976/78 and celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, based at 31 Education Drive, Greenfields, WA 6210. It is a non-profit organization — there is no revenue; funding comes from DFES (WA Government) and community donations. The unit has ~80+ active volunteers and 60–90 cadets (ages 12–17), one of the largest SES cadet programs in WA (26 years running), led by Local Manager Chris Stickland ESM (volunteer since 1986, unit leader since 2010). It responds 24/7/365 to storms, floods, land searches, water/cliff rescues and fires support — logging ~3,500–4,300 operational hours and up to 8,000 community hours per year. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-02T07:50:49+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-03T06:25:51.608513+00:00 |
| Region | AU |
| Target Domain | mandurahses.org.au |
| Business Sector | Government & Defense |
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:
- awareness training — close the gap attackers exploit.
- keep watch on the dark web — close the gap attackers exploit.
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Disclaimer
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