Ransomware Group Claims Attack on South African Retailer Edcon

Summary

TheGentlemen claimed a ransomware attack on South African retailer Edcon, listing edcon.co.za. The claim is unverified; the post provides no confirmed details about access, data theft, encryption, or operational impact.

Key points

• The ransomware group thegentlemen claimed Edcon as a victim.
• The monitored record lists edcon.co.za and a discovery date of September 30, 2026.
• The post says the claim is based on public statements by the group and has not been independently confirmed.
• No details are provided about the attack method, data compromise, encryption, or operational impact.
• Edcon entered business rescue in 2020, and its business was subsequently broken up and sold.

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