Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: TEC Container
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, TEC Container — an organization based in BR — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-26T15:35:55.510205+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | TEC Container |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | teccontainer.com TEC Container is a Spanish manufacturer of spreaders, lifting frames, and container-handling equipment, based in Algete (Madrid) since 1988. The company supplies ports and terminals worldwide, offering brands like TECSPREADER and TECGENSET (its diesel genset line for reefer containers). |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-25T17:53:53+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-26T15:35:55.510205+00:00 |
| Region | BR |
| Target Domain | teccontainer.com |
| Business Sector | Manufacturing |
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