Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Zion Contracting
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Zion Contracting — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-10T08:08:20.482589+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Zion Contracting |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | zioncontracting.com Zion Contracting LLC is a trusted general contractor based in New York, specializing in complex infrastructure and transportation projects. As a certified MBE, DBE, and SBE firm, they partner with government agencies to help fulfill minority and diversity contracting goals. Their main focus is delivering essential public works projects that strengthen communities across the state |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-10T01:18:37+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-10T08:08:20.482589+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Target Domain | zioncontracting.com |
| Business Sector | Other |
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- phishing simulation — close the gap attackers exploit.
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Disclaimer
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