Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Qatar National Broadband
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Qatar National Broadband — a company operating in the QA — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-05-12T19:29:24.871085+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Qatar National Broadband |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | qnbn.qa zoominfo.com/c/qatar-national-broadband-network-qnbn/1121927707 Qatar National Broadband Network is a government-owned leader in passive fiber infrastructure, established in 2011 to power Qatar’s digital transformation and National Vision 2030. With nationwide fiber-optic coverage, QNBN enables ultra-fast, secure connectivity for homes, businesses, and government through open access for all licensed service providers. Strategic partnerships with Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon Qatar underscore its commitment to innovation, AI readiness, and cyber-resilient infrastructure — all delivered with sustainability and future-ready excellence |
| Date of Breach | 2026-05-12T17:02:25+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-05-12T19:29:24.871085+00:00 |
| Region | QA |
| Target Domain | qnbn.qa |
| Business Sector | Telecommunication |
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