Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Marutake
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Marutake — a company operating in the JP — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-05-06T10:07:17.174824+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Marutake |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | kk-marutake.co.jp zoominfo.com/c/marutake/561552308 Marutake Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive pharmaceutical and medical wholesale company founded on June 15, 1925, and headquartered in Niigata City, Japan, with a 100-year history of connecting manufacturers to healthcare providers across the region. The company distributes prescription pharmaceuticals, medical devices, clinical diagnostic reagents, hygiene materials, nursing care products, and healthcare IT systems to hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies, primarily across Niigata, Yamagata, Miyagi, Akita, Tokyo, and Gunma prefectures. With a workforce of 477 employees and capital of ¥100 million, Marutake positions itself as a “supporter of the medical frontline,” ensuring stable supply of essential medical commodities to local communities |
| Date of Breach | 2026-05-03T20:30:26+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-05-06T10:07:17.174824+00:00 |
| Region | JP |
| Target Domain | kk-marutake.co.jp |
| Business Sector | Agriculture and Food Production |
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