Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Servicios Aereos Estrella
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Servicios Aereos Estrella — an organization based in MX — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-30T09:49:35.055404+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Servicios Aereos Estrella |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | sae.com.mx zoominfo.com/c/servicios-aéreos-estrella-s-a/457170292 Servicios Aéreos Estrella, S.A. de C.V. (SAE) is a Mexican business-aviation company and pioneer of executive aviation in Mexico with 30+ years of experience, based at Toluca International Airport — the main private-aviation gateway to Mexico City. It claims to be Latin America’s largest FBO, with 12,000 m² of apron, 10,000 m² of hangar storage, four VIP lounges, a café/bar, VIP ground transport and an office next to immigration. Services include private jet charter and rental (from piston aircraft to long-range jets, plus discounted “Empty Legs”), aircraft management and administration, full handling/dispatch (permits, catering, documents, flight closures), aircraft storage and pet-friendly flights, operating 24/7 year-round. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-28T17:43:38+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-30T09:49:35.055404+00:00 |
| Region | MX |
| Target Domain | sae.com.mx |
| Business Sector | Transportation |
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