Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Sunspray Food
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Sunspray Food — a company operating in the ZA — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-04-19 17:06:35.045494, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Sunspray Food |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | sunspray.co.za zoominfo.com/c/sunspray-food-ingredients-ltd/425184083 Sunspray Solutions (Pty) Ltd, founded in 1944 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, is the country’s largest independent manufacturer of spray-dried food ingredients. The company operates 10 spray dryers across two manufacturing sites (Industria, Johannesburg and Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng), producing hundreds of products including caramel powders, fat powders, fruit & vegetable powders, creamers, egg powders, and cheese powders. In 2023, Israeli company Turpaz Industries acquired a 55% controlling stake, enabling Sunspray’s geographic and portfolio expansion |
| Date of Breach | 2026-03-26 09:22:40.000000 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-04-19 17:06:35.045494 |
| Region | ZA |
| Target Domain | sunspray.co.za |
| Business Sector | Agriculture and Food Production |
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