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Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: YY Business Solutions

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Summary

In the latest cybersecurity news, YY Business Solutions — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-07T08:01:53.100038+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.

Incident Report

Attribute Information
Target Organization YY Business Solutions
Threat Group thegentlemen
Summary Y&Y Business Solutions (YYB Business Solutions Inc.) is a Bronx-based company located at 169 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 208, Bronx, NY 10454, reachable at (347) 270-1283. Founded and led by Valerie and Yerlin, the firm specializes in income taxes, immigration services, business license & registration, DMV & TLC services, and document translation. The company primarily serves Spanish-speaking immigrants and small business owners, helping them navigate U.S. immigration processes and tax requirements. They are most active on Instagram (@yybsolutions) and Facebook, where they share updates and client guidance.
Date of Breach 2026-08-06T16:50:13+00:00
Discovery Date 2026-08-07T08:01:53.100038+00:00
Business Sector Other

 

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