Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Mesto Celakovice
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Mesto Celakovice — an organization based in CZ — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-16T12:56:29.717395+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Mesto Celakovice |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | ***.cz zoominfo.com/c/město-čelákovice/426355970 town in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, situated on the Elbe River approximately 27 kilometers from Prague. With a population of around 12,000 residents, it serves as a local administrative and cultural hub. The official website functions as the primary municipal portal, offering citizens and visitors essential information, administrative services, news, and contact details for the local government |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-16T10:42:28+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-16T12:56:29.717395+00:00 |
| Region | CZ |
| Target Domain | celakovice.cz |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
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