Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Tommy Garner Air Conditioning Heating
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Tommy Garner Air Conditioning Heating — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-30T03:36:12.351113+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Tommy Garner Air Conditioning Heating |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | tommygarner.com zoominfo.com/c/tommy-garner-air-conditioning–heating/140230813 Tommy Garner Air Conditioning & Heating (Tommy Garner, Inc., founded 1986 by Tommy and Chrissy Garner in Newport News, Virginia) is a family-owned Class A HVAC contractor serving the Hampton Roads region for 40 years. It provides commercial and residential air conditioning, heating, generators (authorized Honeywell dealer), water heaters, commercial refrigeration and indoor air-quality solutions — with 24-hour emergency service, 30-day service guarantees and 1-year installation warranties. Led today by founder Tommy Garner alongside his son Zach and daughter Lauren Jett, the company employs 35–39 people and was named Virginia Peninsula Chamber Small Business of the Year 2024 and a 2025 Best Places to Work in Virginia (the only HVAC firm on the list). Its reputation is exceptional — an A BBB rating and 5-star reviews from clients including the Virginia Living Museum |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-29T16:02:53+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-30T03:36:12.351113+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | tommygarner.com |
| Business Sector | Professional Services |
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