The ransomware incident affected Drogueria Saporiti Sacifia (Argentina), where threat actor thegentlemen reportedly stole and exfiltrated approximately 100GB of data. As a century-old Argentine pharmaceutical wholesaler and manufacturer supporting thousands of pharmacy clients, the compromise impacts operations and information integrity in Argentina. #argentina
Incident Details
- Victim: Drogueria Saporiti Sacifia
- Sector: Retail & E-Commerce
- Country: AR
- Actor: thegentlemen
- Source:
- Discovered: 2026-09-07T21:56:17.591537+00:00
- Published: 2026-09-07T14:09:35+00:00
Information
- Century-old Argentine pharmaceutical wholesaler and manufacturer, founded in 1901 in Buenos Aires and now run by the Otero Pose family.
- Employs around 110 people and operates about 8,700 m² of facilities.
- Serves as a major backbone of Argentine pharmacies, with more than 3,500 products and over 7,000 pharmacy clients.
- Handles wholesale distribution as well as imports and exports of raw materials.
- Best known for the flagship Parafarm brand, a long-running “orange line” of galenic essentials sold nationwide since the 1960s.
- Its product range also includes Sweet Rose, Home Test, Wild Skin, and Well Being.
- Has endured major setbacks in the past, including a devastating fire in the 1990s and regulatory issues in 2014–15.
- Remains a low-profile family institution with strong brand equity and a leading reputation for pharmacy-grade essentials in Argentina.
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.