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Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: PAO HWA TRADING LTD

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Target organization PAO HWA TRADING LTD paohwa.com

Summary

In the latest cybersecurity news, PAO HWA TRADING LTD — a company operating in the TW — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-01-19 21:10:59.631130, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.

Incident Report

Attribute Information
Target Organization PAO HWA TRADING LTD
Threat Group thegentlemen
Summary https://www.paohwa.com/ PAO HWA TRADING CO., LTD is a leading Taiwanese importer and distributor of comprehensive cutting tools for industries including automotive, aerospace, electronics, and mold manufacturing. The company serves as a general agent for brands such as Japan’s KYOCERA and a distributor for NACHI.
Date of Breach 2026-01-19 21:08:01.000000
Discovery Date 2026-01-19 21:10:59.631130
Region TW
Target Domain www.paohwa.com

 

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