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Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Tonnies Group

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Target organization Tonnies Group toennies.de Agriculture and Food Production

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

 

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