SONGWOOI Data Breach: The Gentlemen Ransomware Claim (Oct 2026)
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, SONGWOOI — an organization based in KR — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-10-16T09:34:59.553111+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | SONGWOOI |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | songwooi.co.kr SONGWOOI (Song Woo Industrial Co., Ltd.,) South Korean manufacturer of automotive and industrial rubber hoses — intercooler/TCI, heater, fuel, CPF/DPF, and power steering lines — founded 1998 in Busan, HQ and plant in Yangsan since 2002. Founder-Chairman Park Su-kon localizated TCI hoses that were 100% imported from Japan, claiming 90% Korean market share; customers include Hyundai, Kia, Renault Samsung, Hyundai Heavy Industries, and Volvo CE. Certifications: IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001; Plus Inno-Biz/Main-Biz status and national awards (Bronze Tower Medal 2015 to Park). Revenue ₩69.9B ($50M) in 2025, down from ₩104.8B peak (2013) — declining four years straight as the industry shifts to EVs — but profitability improved (5.2% operating margin, ROE 23%). Financials are unusually strong: zero debt, 80% equity ratio, ₩52.9B total assets; ~163–197 employees. Watch-outs: some databases list a different CEO (Park Eun-chul) |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-14T17:22:19+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-16T09:34:59.553111+00:00 |
| Region | KR |
| Target Domain | songwooi.co.kr |
| Business Sector | Not Found |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
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- phishing simulations — close the gap attackers exploit.
- awareness training — close the gap attackers exploit.
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Disclaimer
HookPhish does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information. All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness purposes only.
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