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Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Misr Chemical Industries

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Target organization Misr Chemical Industries mci.com.eg Manufacturing

Summary

In the latest cybersecurity news, Misr Chemical Industries — a company operating in the EG — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-05-09T09:15:15.258139+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.

Incident Report

Attribute Information
Target Organization Misr Chemical Industries
Threat Group thegentlemen
Summary mci.com.eg Misr Chemical Industries Co. (MCI), founded in 1959 and headquartered in Alexandria, Egypt, is a publicly listed chemical manufacturer on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX). As the oldest Egyptian producer of liquid caustic soda, chlorine gas, and derivatives, the company specializes in manufacturing chemicals including hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide solutions, and compressed hydrogen for domestic and regional markets. MCI serves industrial clients across Egypt and the Middle East, focusing on meeting local demand while exporting surplus production to support regional chemical supply chains.
Date of Breach 2026-05-08T13:55:20+00:00
Discovery Date 2026-05-09T09:15:15.258139+00:00
Region EG
Target Domain mci.com.eg
Business Sector Manufacturing

 

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