Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: MB Associates
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, MB Associates — an organization based in GB — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-30T09:50:16.137882+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | MB Associates |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | mbassociates.org zoominfo.com/c/mb-associates/372858181 MB Associates is a UK social impact consultancy founded in 2005 by Mandy Barnett (London Business School MBA, chair of Social Value UK), based in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire; its legal entity is Mandy Barnett Associates Ltd (incorporated 7 Sep 2005, registered in Welwyn Garden City). It helps people, projects and organisations understand and increase their social impact — impact evaluation, SROI analysis, consultation and research, creative facilitation, training and toolkits — working through a Plan–Do–Review cycle that starts with a “Story of Change”. Clients include Arts Council England, the National Lottery, UKRI-AHRC, Natural Resources Wales, Bristol City Council, the National Children’s Orchestra, museums and charities; it also runs its own learning platform, Culture3 (culturecubed.org). In February 2026 the founder handed the firm over to colleagues — directors Jael Williams and Emily Wilson — and the brand |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-28T17:38:43+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-30T09:50:16.137882+00:00 |
| Region | GB |
| Target Domain | mbassociates.org |
| Business Sector | Professional Services |
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:
- phishing simulations — close the gap attackers exploit.
- awareness training — close the gap attackers exploit.
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