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Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Vemec

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Target organization Vemec vemecsrl.com Manufacturing

Summary

In the latest cybersecurity news, Vemec — an organization based in AR — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-07T08:03:58.250053+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.

Incident Report

Attribute Information
Target Organization Vemec
Threat Group thegentlemen
Summary vemecsrl.com zoominfo.com/c/vemec-srl/397907621
Vemec S.r.l. is a leading Italian manufacturing company founded in 1983, specializing in the design and production of mechanical components and assemblies for heavy machinery. Operating across multiple production facilities covering over 23,000 square meters in Northern Italy, the firm provides advanced metal machining, laser cutting, and structural fabrication services. With more than 40 years of experience, Vemec delivers high-precision engineering solutions to diverse industrial sectors, including mechanotextiles and heavy equipment manufacturing
Date of Breach 2026-08-06T16:24:48+00:00
Discovery Date 2026-08-07T08:03:58.250053+00:00
Region AR
Target Domain vemecsrl.com
Business Sector Manufacturing

 

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