Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Webb Electric Company of Florida
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Webb Electric Company of Florida — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-30T03:39:46.557990+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Webb Electric Company of Florida |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | webbelectric.com Webb Electric Company of Florida (founded 1957, Cantonment/Pensacola, FL) is a veteran-owned specialty electrical contractor focused on underground power distribution from 600V to 35kV, substation replacements, medium-voltage upgrades and airfield lighting systems. It works almost exclusively for the U.S. government — Navy, Air Force, Army Corps of Engineers, VA, USDA and FDA — with 1,000+ federal projects completed nationwide (including Cuba and Hawaii) and roughly $96.6 million in defense contracts awarded between 2000 and 2020. Led by founder Jerry T. Webb and his children (President Daniel Webb, VP/Treasurer Melinda Schwartz), the company books $10–15 million a year and self-performs 98% of its work with its own crews. Landmark projects include a $16.7M runway lighting overhaul at Scott AFB and $15.4M in electrical work at Sheppard AFB. It competes on “best value” past performance and a strong safety record (OSHA-trained crews). |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-29T14:54:27+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-30T03:39:46.557990+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | webbelectric.com |
| Business Sector | Energy & Utilities |
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