Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Mercado Libre
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Mercado Libre — an organization based in AR — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-07T18:30:52.113340+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Mercado Libre |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | ***.com.ar zoominfo.com/c/mercadolibre-srl/425378760 Argentine platform of MercadoLibre, the undisputed leader in Latin American e-commerce and fintech, founded in 1999 by Marcos Galperin. It operates a massive online marketplace integrated with a powerful ecosystem of services, including Mercado Pago for digital payments and Mercado Envíos for logistics. As a cornerstone of Argentina’s digital economy, it connects millions of buyers and sellers, driving both retail innovation and financial inclusion across the nation |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-06T01:21:30+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-07T18:30:52.113340+00:00 |
| Region | AR |
| Target Domain | mercadolibre.com.ar |
| Business Sector | Technology |
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:
- monitor the dark web for leaked logins — close the gap attackers exploit.
- continuous breach monitoring — close the gap attackers exploit.
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Disclaimer
HookPhish does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information. All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness purposes only.
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