Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Sirl
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Sirl — an organization based in PT — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-23T08:52:47.336503+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Sirl |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | ***.pt zoominfo.com/c/sirl/372746430 Portuguese manufacturing company founded in 1988 and headquartered in Penela, Coimbra. It specializes in producing and selling machinery and tools for the civil construction industry.Their flagship products are concrete mixers, complemented by various other construction equipment and welding tools. The company employs 51–200 people and is a recognized supplier in the European construction machinery sector |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-20T18:19:22+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-23T08:52:47.336503+00:00 |
| Region | PT |
| Target Domain | sirl.pt |
| Business Sector | Not Found |
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