Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Williamson Dacar Associates
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Williamson Dacar Associates — an organization based in GB — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-30T03:37:36.288992+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Williamson Dacar Associates |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | williamsondacar.com zoominfo.com/c/williamson-dacar-associates-inc/131629505 Williamson Dacar Associates, Inc. (founded 1994, Clearwater, Florida; now branded Williamson Design Associates / WDA Studio, wdastudio.com) is an award-winning small-business architecture, engineering and interior-design firm specializing in Florida’s K-12 schools, colleges, libraries, government buildings and houses of worship. Led by founder and President Ted Williamson, AIA, PE with ~31 staff and offices in Clearwater and Boca Raton, the firm has completed 300+ educational projects over 30+ years — including a $796K jail secure-entry-center contract for Pinellas County, major campus renovations for Pinellas/Palm Beach/Volusia school districts, and new facilities for St. Petersburg College, Palm Beach State College and New College of Florida. Its South Florida co-director Thomas Donaudy (ex-Florida Atlantic University architect, 200+ school projects) retired in January 2026, marking a leadership transition |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-29T15:40:08+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-30T03:37:36.288992+00:00 |
| Region | GB |
| Target Domain | williamsondacar.com |
| Business Sector | Professional Services |
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