Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Tonnies Group
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Tonnies Group — an organization based in DE — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-07T18:31:53.259218+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Tonnies Group |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | ***.de zoominfo.com/c/tönnies-group/427095219 Founded in 1971 as a family-owned business, the Tönnies Group is a leading German meat processing company headquartered in Rheda-Wiedenbrück.As a major global player in the food industry, it specializes in the slaughtering, butchering, and processing of pork and beef, generating around 5 billion euros in annual turnover with over 8,000 employees.Notably, the holding company is rebranding to “Premium Food Group” starting in 2025 to emphasize its focus on sustainable food solutions |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-06T01:11:26+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-07T18:31:53.259218+00:00 |
| Region | DE |
| Target Domain | toennies.de |
| Business Sector | Agriculture and Food Production |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
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- security awareness training — close the gap attackers exploit.
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