Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Soni Dwarkadas Virchand
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Soni Dwarkadas Virchand — an organization based in IN — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-07T21:53:44.917197+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Soni Dwarkadas Virchand |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | dwarkadasjewellers.com zoominfo.com/c/soni-dwarkadas-virchand/562586193 We have downloaded company’s data: Confidential personal data and customer information, Financial Documents and Accounting, Business correspondence and legal documents, your databases, IT infrastructure information, Accesses and credentials, Technical documentation Soni Dwarkadas Virchand is a 110-year-old family jewellery house from Bhavnagar, Gujarat — founded in 1915 with a shop rented for just ₹7, carrying a freedom-fighter legacy (founder left the shop to join India’s independence movement) and a dramatic heir story (a 16-year-old son with ₹22 saved the dynasty). Now in its 5th generation, it runs Bhavnagar’s biggest jewellery mall (6,100 sq ft) plus a “House of Bangles” and tech-powered “Bridal Studio” with virtual try-on. Product scale: 25,000+ designs, signature collections (Bikaneri Treasure, Sara, Menaments), Trust moat: BIS hallmark, IGI/GIA certified diamonds,4.9/5 from 1,350+ Google reviews. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-07T14:59:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-07T21:53:44.917197+00:00 |
| Region | IN |
| Target Domain | dwarkadasjewellers.com |
| Business Sector | Other |
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