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Ransomware attack by Thegentlemen ยท Disclosed July 16, 2026 ยท ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ Bangladesh

brac.net

Date Disclosed
Jul 16, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Thegentlemen
703 total victims
Country
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ Bangladesh
Industry
Business Services

Incident Analysis

BRAC was targeted by Thegentlemen ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 703 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on July 16, 2026, when BRAC appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

BRAC is based in Bangladesh , operating in the Business Services sector. Bangladesh ranks #53 globally for ransomware attacks, with 23 victims in our database.

Sector context: Business services firms often have access to multiple client environments, making them high-value pivot points for ransomware operators seeking to maximise impact across multiple victim organisations.

Thegentlemen typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats โ€” paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: Aug 5, 2026 02:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was BRAC attacked by ransomware?

Yes. BRAC was listed as a victim of the Thegentlemen ransomware group on July 16, 2026. The organisation is based in Bangladesh and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked BRAC?

BRAC was attacked by Thegentlemen ransomware. Thegentlemen is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 703 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the BRAC ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on BRAC was disclosed on July 16, 2026. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the BRAC ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from BRAC has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Business Services organisation, BRAC likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Thegentlemen attacks?

To defend against Thegentlemen and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.