ServiceMaster of Ottawa Data Breach: The Gentlemen Ransomware Claim (Oct 2026)
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, ServiceMaster of Ottawa — an organization based in CA — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-10-16T09:32:12.716140+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | ServiceMaster of Ottawa |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | svmottawa.ca ServiceMaster of Ottawa Canadian property restoration and commercial cleaning company (legal entity 1351120 Ontario Inc.), a ServiceMaster franchise since 1969 — owned since 2006 by John Cooke. HQ at 180 Wescar Lane, Ottawa (Carp/Richmond), ~140 staff, 24/7/365 emergency service across the National Capital Region. Core: water/fire/mold remediation, asbestos removal, reconstruction, odor control, janitorial — backed by IICRC techs, HCRA license B62544, Tarion, WSIB+liability, Restore 365/Xactimate. Record: 40,000+ customers served; Cooke won ServiceMaster’s “Brand Ambassador of the Year” 2026, “Mid-Market Business of the Year” (Ottawa Chamber, 2008). Reputation mixed (3.8–4.3/5, 313+ reviews) — excellent on small jobs and named techs (Ryan Potestio, Jeff Jerome) |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-14T20:12:03+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-16T09:32:12.716140+00:00 |
| Region | CA |
| Target Domain | svmottawa.ca |
| Business Sector | Professional Services |
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