Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: SDEZ
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, SDEZ — an organization based in FR — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-01T22:16:54.641718+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | SDEZ |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | ***.fr SDEZ is a historic French family-owned company founded in 1816, specializing in the rental and maintenance of professional linen, workwear, and hygiene equipment.Operating a national network of industrial laundries across France and Belgium, it has become one of the leading textile service providers in the region.The company serves thousands of business clients and employs over 700 people to deliver comprehensive laundry and hygiene solution |
| Date of Breach | 2026-06-30T21:49:19+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-01T22:16:54.641718+00:00 |
| Region | FR |
| Target Domain | sdez.fr |
| Business Sector | Not Found |
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