Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Witzenberg Municipality

Summary

In the latest cybersecurity news, Witzenberg Municipality — a company operating in the ZA — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-01-20 19:07:36.767492, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.

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