Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Oldelval Oleoductos del Valle
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Oldelval Oleoductos del Valle — an organization based in AR — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-23T15:13:27.008145+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Oldelval Oleoductos del Valle |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | ***.com zoominfo.com/c/oleoductos-del-valle-sa/456337922 Oldelval (Oleoductos del Valle S.A.) is a leading Argentine midstream energy company specializing in the transportation of liquid hydrocarbons. Based in Cipolletti, Río Negro, it transports over 50% of the oil produced in Argentina and approximately 80% of the oil from the Neuquén Basin. With over 60 years of history, the company focuses on sustainable operations, safety, and infrastructure maintenance, having recently extended its national concession until 2037. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-23T08:37:34+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-23T15:13:27.008145+00:00 |
| Region | AR |
| Target Domain | oldelval.com |
| Business Sector | Energy & Utilities |
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