Penco Products Data Breach: The Gentlemen Ransomware Claim (Oct 2026)
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Penco Products — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-10-24T09:27:57.291922+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Penco Products |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | pencoproducts.com Penco Products US metal manufacturer founded in 1869, now based in Greenville, North Carolina, making steel lockers, shelving, pallet racks and garment dispensers at its 375,000 square foot ISO certified plant in Hamilton. It is part of the IMC industrial group and has around 200 employees, up to 350 in summer peaks. Its lockers are an American standard in schools, gyms, hospitals and military facilities, with new smart locker lines for contactless pickup. Led by CEO Craig Atwater since 2021, it sells through a national distributor network with QuickShip warehouses across the country. Strengths are 157 years of brand trust, full US vertical production and diversification into school furniture. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-23T16:56:58+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-24T09:27:57.291922+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | pencoproducts.com |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
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