Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Zelham
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Zelham — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-10-03T06:26:53.676330+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Zelham |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | zelham.com rocketreach.co/zelham-inc-profile_b580fe5ef66e1a3f Zelham, Inc. is a U.S. hospitality renovation general contractor headquartered in Boise, Idaho, founded in 2000 and owned since 2023 by President & CEO Stephen Horel. The company specializes in hotel remodeling, rebranding, and ADA conversions, with 500+ completed projects and licenses in 47 states. It employs approximately 55–57 people across 15 states, generating an estimated annual revenue of $9.6M–$41.6M (sources vary). Zelham works with 20+ major hotel brands (Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Sonesta, Four Seasons), offering pre-construction planning, free estimates, and turnkey project management. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-30T22:28:57+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-03T06:26:53.676330+00:00 |
| Target Domain | zelham.com |
| Business Sector | Not Found |
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