Who Runs the Ransomware Group ‘The Gentlemen?’

- Tuesday from hell on the security beat. The Gentlemen, a top-tier RaaS gang, are encrypting networks by targeting exposed firewalls. Their admin, allegedly Alexander Yapaev, is so bad at OPSEC he linked his real identity to his crypto-forum handles via phone numbers and email aliases. He’s not hiding; he’s just waiting for the Russian government to look away. Hype is dead; basic hygiene is alive. Stop exposing your VPNs and firewalls to the public internet. If you’re still running default configs in 2026, you’re not a victim—you’re an open door. Secure your perimeter or become their next headline.