Key Findings The Gentlemen ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation has claimed over 320 victims since mid-2025, with 240 attacks occurring in 2026 alone, making it the #2 most active ransomware group by victim count so far this year Check Point Research gained rare access to a live command-and-control server linked to a Gentlemen affiliate, revealing a botnet of over 1,570 likely corporate victims, surpassing the group’s own publicly claimed numbers. The group deliberately targets internet-facing devices (VPNs, firewalls) as their entry point, and once inside, moves quickly to encrypt entire networks within hours Manufacturing and technology are the most frequently targeted sectors, with healthcare a growing third target — a […]
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