The Gentlemen

Threat Actor

Last mentioned: Mar 26, 2026

Timeline

  1. Trend Report Release

    Data confirms the paradox of falling global volume alongside surging activity from elite groups.

  2. CL0P Surge

    Security researchers identify a new wave of CL0P activity exploiting enterprise file-sharing vulnerabilities.

  3. The Gentlemen Emergence

    First high-profile supply chain attack attributed to 'The Gentlemen' is detected in Europe.

  4. RaaS Disruption

    International law enforcement task forces successfully seize infrastructure of two major RaaS providers.

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Ransomware Paradox: Global Volume Drops as CL0P and The Gentlemen Surge

While global ransomware incident volume has seen a notable decline in early 2026, specialized threat actors like CL0P and The Gentlemen are bucking the trend with aggressive campaigns. This shift indicates a strategic move away from high-volume encryption toward sophisticated, high-value data exfiltration and targeted extortion.

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