The Gentlemen Ransomware Attack on 2GO Group

Ransomware Attacks
The Gentlemen Ransomware Attack on 2GO Group

Summary

On October 5, 2025, the ransomware group The Gentlemen claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on
2GO Group (www.2go.com.ph), a prominent logistics and transportation solutions provider in the Philippines.
The group has threatened to leak sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.


Incident Report

Field Details
Target 2GO Group
Domain www.2go.com.ph
Country Philippines
Attacking Group The Gentlemen
Date Reported October 5, 2025
Threat Actor Statement “Stock Symbol 2GO www.2go.com.ph https://www.zoominfo.com/c/2go-group-inc/372139552 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2GO_Group 2GO Group, Inc. (2GO) is a leading Philippine logistics and transportation solutions provider, majority-owned by SM Investments Corp. with Trident Investments as another key shareholder. The company offers a broad range of services including domestic sea freight, passenger travel, courier and parcel delivery, project logistics, freight forwarding, specialized container transport (ISO tanks, temperature-controlled units), express and last-mile delivery, warehousing, inventory management, and nationwide cargo drop-off through retail outlets. As of 2025, 2GO operates a fleet of nine vessels—eight RoRo/RoPax ships and one freighter—linking 19 ports across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, with major operational hubs in Manila, Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod, and Cagayan de Oro.”

Recommended Security Actions

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  • Harden employee defenses: Run phishing simulations and enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) across all access points. Attackers often exploit weak or reused credentials sourced from the dark web.
  • Engage professional response teams: Involve cybersecurity incident response experts, threat analysts, and legal counsel before initiating any dialogue with ransomware groups or ransom brokers.

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Disclaimer

DeXpose does not engage in the exfiltration, hosting, redistribution, or purchase of stolen data. All breach information reported here is collected from publicly accessible dark web sources and threat intelligence platforms.
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