# CL0P

Type: Threat Actor

Source: Cyber Intelligence Brief — https://getcyberbrief.com/entity/cl0p
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## Timeline

- **2026-03-26**: Trend Report Release — Data confirms the paradox of falling global volume alongside surging activity from elite groups.
- **2026-03-20**: CL0P Surge — Security researchers identify a new wave of CL0P activity exploiting enterprise file-sharing vulnerabilities.
- **2026-02-15**: The Gentlemen Emergence — First high-profile supply chain attack attributed to 'The Gentlemen' is detected in Europe.
- **2026-01-10**: RaaS Disruption — International law enforcement task forces successfully seize infrastructure of two major RaaS providers.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Ransomware Paradox: Global Volume Drops as CL0P and The Gentlemen Surge
2026-03-26 01:02:08 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

While global ransomware incident volume has seen a notable decline in early 2026, specialized threat actors like CL0P and The Gentlemen are bucking the trend with aggressive campaigns. This shift indicates a strategic move away from high-volume encryption toward sophisticated, high-value data exfiltration and targeted extortion.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/ransomware-trends-cl0p-the-gentlemen-surge-2026

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