Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Metro Mondego
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Metro Mondego — an organization based in PT — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-16T12:59:58.048932+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Metro Mondego |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | ***.pt zoominfo.com/c/metro-mondego-sa/430685182 public transport company responsible for sustainable mobility in the Coimbra, Miranda do Corvo, and Lousã region of Portugal. Originally conceived as a light rail network, the project has been restructured into a fully electric, high-capacity Bus Rapid Transit system known as Metrobus. The network spans 42 kilometers with 42 dedicated stations and 35 electric buses, designed to provide efficient, eco-friendly, and integrated urban transportation for an estimated 13 million passengers annually |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-16T10:22:30+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-16T12:59:58.048932+00:00 |
| Region | PT |
| Target Domain | metromondego.pt |
| Business Sector | Transportation/Logistics |
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