Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Saudi Consulting Services SAUD CONSULT
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Saudi Consulting Services SAUD CONSULT — an organization based in SA — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-31T12:04:17.891542+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Saudi Consulting Services SAUD CONSULT |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | saudconsult.com zoominfo.com/c/saudi-consulting-services—saud-consult/348812396 SaudConsult — Saudi Arabia’s oldest and largest privately owned engineering consultancy, founded in 1965 by Eng. Dr. Tarek M. A. Al Shawaf. The first Saudi engineering consulting firm — 100% Saudi privately owned, headquartered in Riyadh with branches in Jeddah, Khobar, Medina, Abha, plus offices in Bahrain and Egypt. Employs 2,800+ professionals (engineers, architects, designers); completed 3,500+ projects over six decades. Full-cycle services: feasibility studies, design, project management, construction supervision, procurement, commissioning, O&M. Sectors: infrastructure, oil & gas (clients include Saudi Aramco, SABIC, SADARA, MAADEN), power, hospitals, airports, defense & aviation, master planning. Actively participates in Saudi Vision 2030; in 2026 formed a partnership with Canada’s Dokainish & Company for full EPCM capability. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-31T11:50:24+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-31T12:04:17.891542+00:00 |
| Region | SA |
| Target Domain | saudconsult.com |
| Business Sector | Professional Services |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
Most ransomware intrusions start with a stolen password or a phishing email. A few proactive steps sharply cut your exposure:
- train staff to spot attacks — close the gap attackers exploit.
- monitor the dark web for leaked logins — close the gap attackers exploit.
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