Al-Babtain Power & Telecom in Saudi Arabia has fallen victim to a ransomware attack claimed by the threat actor “thegentlemen.” The incident impacts the company’s operations in Saudi Arabia.
Incident Details
- Victim: Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication
- Country: SA
- Actor: thegentlemen
- Source: http://tezwsse5czllksjb7cwp65rvnk4oobmzti2znn42i43bjdfd2prqqkad.onion
- Discovered: 2025-09-29 17:27:03.859294
- Published: 2025-09-29 16:34:50.000000
Information
- Established as a family-run business in 1955, Al-Babtain Power & Telecommunication has expanded internationally and diversified across industries.
- It is one of the top 100 companies in Saudi Arabia, with a strong presence in outdoor lighting, transmission, distribution, and telecommunication infrastructure.
- The company’s official websites are www.al-babtain.com.sa and http://www.albabtain-egypt.com/.
- The actor behind the ransomware attack is thegentlemen, targeting the company with stock symbol 2320.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "thegentlemen". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.