Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: MBT Energy
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, MBT Energy — an organization based in DE — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-07T18:29:49.755133+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | MBT Energy |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | ***.com zoominfo.com/c/mibet-energy/357309481 Xiamen Mibet New Energy Co., Ltd., is a high-tech enterprise based in China that specializes in one-stop solar mounting solutions and PV racking systems.The company manufactures a comprehensive range of structures for ground, rooftop, floating, tracking, carport, and agricultural solar applications. Holding over 200 global patents and an annual production capacity of 20GW+, Mibet exports its internationally certified products to more than 100 countries worldwide |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-06T01:38:46+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-07T18:29:49.755133+00:00 |
| Region | DE |
| Target Domain | mbt-energy.com |
| Business Sector | Energy |
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