Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Zdrowit
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Zdrowit — an organization based in PL — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-05T18:30:11.287716+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Zdrowit |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | karierazdrowit.pl zoominfo.com/c/zdrowit/535531700 Zdrowit S.A. is a family-owned Polish pharmacy chain with 100% Polish capital, operating since 2004 and headquartered in Bytom, Silesia, with over 1,000 employees across 40+ cities in southern and central Poland, aiming to become the largest pharmacy network in the region. The business is growing extremely fast, with 2024 net sales revenue up +83.5%, though its net profit margin fell 10.3% due to the costs of rapid expansion. The company is structured as a holding: individual pharmacies operate as separate Sp. z o.o. entities under Zdrowit S.A., which is registered under KRS 0000704305 with a share capital of 1,197,432.00 PLN. Its core workforce consists of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians hired across dozens of locations, supported by a small modern HQ team in Bytom covering data, IT, controlling and marketing. A key strength is its internship pipeline, offering a 2-year program for technicians and a 6-month program for pharmacis |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-04T17:20:01+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-05T18:30:11.287716+00:00 |
| Region | PL |
| Target Domain | karierazdrowit.pl |
| Business Sector | Healthcare |
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