The Gentlemen Claims Responsibility for Attack on Industrias Iberia C.A.
In February 2026, the ransomware group “The Gentlemen” claimed to have attacked Industrias Iberia C.A., a Venezuelan food manufacturer. The threat actor disclosed the incident on February 24, 2026, but it is still unclear whether any data was leaked or if there was any material loss.
Overview
Missing evidence
Impact details
The Gentlemen leak site listing is mirrored by ransomware trackers, but no victim statements, validated leaked files, encryption evidence, data exfiltration, or service disruption has been confirmed.
Classification & severity
- Category
- Malicious code
- Subtype
- Ransomware
- Confidence
- Medium
Ransomware.live, RedPacket, and HookPhish support a claim by the ransomware group “The Gentlemen” and the leak site regarding Industrias Iberia, but no source has confirmed the encryption, the leaked files, or the impact on service.
Severity assessment
Medium- Information impact
- Suspected
- Affected scope
- Organization-wide
- Critical service
- None
- Public confidence
- Limited
Tracker/leak-site coverage supports only a list of alleged ransomware incidents. No confirmed encryption, authenticity of leaked data, service disruption, or recovery impact was found.
Timeline
The defendants named Industrias Iberia C.A. as the alleged victim.