Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: MK Jewelry
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, MK Jewelry — an organization based in MK — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-23T15:14:51.750936+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | MK Jewelry |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | ***.com zoominfo.com/c/mk-jewelry-inc/346982894 MK Jewelry, Inc. is a fine jewelry manufacturing and distribution company based in Midtown Manhattan, established in 1986. They specialize in producing and supplying a wide range of jewelry, including bridal and bridge collections. The company serves both independent and major retailers across the US, Canada, and the Caribbean. As a premier industry supplier, they offer extensive private label and branded diamond jewelry lines |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-23T08:26:45+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-23T15:14:51.750936+00:00 |
| Region | MK |
| Target Domain | mkjewel.com |
| Business Sector | Retail & E-Commerce |
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