The Gentlemen ransomware group claims attack on European Motorcars
RansomLook reports The Gentlemen ransomware group listed European Motorcars on its leak site, the claim is unverified, so watch for official notices.
- Published
- Ecosystem
- Enterprise software
- Exploitation
- Not confirmed, the only evidence is a leak-site listing recorded by RansomLook
What happened
According to the ransomware tracker RansomLook, the group known as The Gentlemen listed European Motorcars on its leak site on 2026-11-02. A listing like this is the group’s own claim. It is not proof that an attack took place.
RansomLook records that the listing names the domain european-motorcars.com. It also records that the listing describes the company as a multi-brand premium European car dealership in Dayton, Ohio, with locations on Miamisburg-Centerville Road and Dorothy Lane in Kettering (RansomLook). Several other organisations were listed on the same date (RansomLook).
The following details are not confirmed:
- European Motorcars has not confirmed an incident in the available sources.
- No independent outlet has verified the claim.
- The listing as captured by RansomLook does not state a data volume, data types or how access was gained.
- Whether any data has been published is not confirmed.
Am I affected?
The sources do not say. The only party named is European Motorcars. The sources do not state whether any customer, employee or partner data is involved. If you have bought, financed or serviced a vehicle with the dealership, keep an eye on official communications from the company.
What to do now
- Treat the listing as an unverified claim until European Motorcars or an independent source confirms it.
- Check for any official statement or breach notification from European Motorcars.
- Do not search for or download any files the group may post.
- As a general precaution, not drawn from the sources, be cautious with unexpected messages that mention this incident or ask for payment or personal details.