Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Military Sealift Command
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Military Sealift Command — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-17T19:20:01.627557+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Military Sealift Command |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | ***.com zoominfo.com/c/military-sealift-command/149045906 We attempted to contact the managers regarding the leaked documents (ITAR documentation, personal data, cargo manifests—including ESSM shipments—vessel blueprints, and both disclosed and undisclosed information)/ We managed to reach only Jennifer Miller , Todd Phillips and Dain Costlow However, these individuals dismissed the entire matter as a joke, ignoring all warnings about leaks and the importance of internal documents, and refused to provide any contact details for anyone authorized to handle such issues or to pass the information on to management, despite the availability of conclusive evidence. If you do not get in touch in the near future, the data will be published. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-17T16:41:51+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-17T19:20:01.627557+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | sealiftcommand.com |
| Business Sector | Transportation/Logistics |
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