According to a new report from KELA, The Gentlemen have surged to become the world’s #2 ransomware group, claiming 10% of all global victims this year. New research shows how the group:
- Used the 2025 Black Basta leak as a training exercise.
- Relied on AI to automate data theft and vibe-code infrastructure.
- Prioritized $20M utilities to maximize pressure.
- Were able to hijack corporate mailboxes.
The full report is available here.
