Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Open Options
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Open Options — an organization based in IE — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-11T07:21:02.433644+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Open Options |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | ***.com Open Options was a prominent Texas-based software company specializing in open-architecture access control solutions, best known for its flagship enterprise platform, DNA Fusion. The company focused on delivering scalable physical security and identity management software tailored to complex organizational needs. Following a strategic acquisition, the company’s technology and brand were integrated into Acre Security, where it continues to operate and evolve as DNA Fusion by acre security |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-10T03:27:23+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-11T07:21:02.433644+00:00 |
| Region | IE |
| Target Domain | ooaccess.com |
| Business Sector | Business Services |
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