Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: University of San Francisco
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, University of San Francisco — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-07T21:55:37.369133+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | University of San Francisco |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | usfca.edu zoominfo.com/c/university-of-san-francisco/346496443 is San Francisco’s oldest university — a private Jesuit institution founded in 1855, with ~10,200 students, a $428M endowment, and a 55-acre hilltop campus near Golden Gate Park (plus downtown, Pleasanton and Tokyo sites). A 13:1 student-faculty ratio and #1-ranked online professional studies graduate program anchor its academics; 34% first-gen, 55% students of color, 92% on financial aid — mission-driven access defines it. Athletics: Division I Dons (WCC) with 3 national titles — home of Bill Russell’s legendary 1955–56 back-to-back NCAA basketball championships. New president Salvador Aceves (2025) — the first Latino in the role — and an R2 “high research activity” Carnegie classification. Tuition ~$62K with average grants of $38K+; alumni median salary $115K. Bottom line: a mission-driven urban Jesuit university blending social justice, elite basketball history and top professional programs — “Change the World From Here. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-07T14:16:28+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-07T21:55:37.369133+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | usfca.edu |
| Business Sector | Education |
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