MKG Kirchrode Data Breach: The Gentlemen Ransomware Claim (Nov 2026)
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, MKG Kirchrode — an organization based in DE — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-11-05T06:03:08.792726+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | MKG Kirchrode |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | mkg-kirchrode.de 900GB MKG Kirchrode is a premium oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in Hannover-Kirchrode, Germany, led by Dr. med. Jennifer Rublack with Dr. Dr. Holger Moysich and Dr. Stephan Adam. Its 420 square meter facility offers the full spectrum of MKG surgery from wisdom teeth removal and dental implants to skin cancer reconstruction and aesthetic procedures like thread lifting and Botox. Three levels of anesthesia including general anesthesia and sedation are available for anxious patients, with a dedicated anesthesiologist on staff. The practice is equipped with an operating microscope, 3D CBCT imaging, soft laser and PRP therapy, offering both titanium and ceramic implants. Open Monday to Friday from 7:45 to 18:00, it provides barrier-free access, free parking and is just 1 minute from the U6 U-Bahn station. Services are available in German, English, Italian, French and Polish with interest-free installment payment plans. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-11-03T12:36:43+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-11-05T06:03:08.792726+00:00 |
| Region | DE |
| Target Domain | mkg-kirchrode.de |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
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