Introduction: A Quiet Cyberattack With Loud Consequences A new ransomware incident in the Netherlands is raising alarms far beyond the usual corporate data breach. A threat actor known as “thegentlemen” has reportedly targeted Afezo B.V., a company linked to urban sewer and infrastructure projects in Amsterdam and the Zaanstreek region. While the attack itself unfolded quietly, the implications are anything but small—touching public infrastructure, municipal planning data, and the growing exposure of engineering firms to ransomware gangs.

Introduction: A New Name Added to a Growing Cybercrime Ledger The global ransomware ecosystem has claimed another alleged victim. On March 1, 2026, threat intelligence monitoring detected that the ransomware group known as The Gentlemen publicly listed Afezo as a victim on its dark web infrastructure. The disclosure, tracked by cybersecurity analysts, highlights the continued momentum of ransomware operations and the expanding surface area of digital risk for companies of all sizes.

Learn about the Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Afezo. Discover compromised information and organizational measures.

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