EEC Group listed by the The Gentlemen ransomware group

Overview

The Gentlemen ransomware group has listed EEC Group (Engineering Enterprises for Civil & Steel Constructions S.A.E.), an Egyptian engineering and construction conglomerate, on its leak site. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Cairo, the group expanded into steel structure manufacturing in 1983. The listing appeared on 26 April 2026.

What was published

The group claims to have exfiltrated corporate data from the conglomerate. The archive is expected to include project documentation, construction contracts, financial records and employee files.

Risks for affected individuals

• Employees' personal records may be exposed.
• Project and contract data could be of commercial value.
• Financial information may enable fraud attempts.

What remains unknown

• The volume of data stolen.
• Whether the data has been published.
• The negotiation status.

What affected people should do

Employees should update credentials and watch for phishing referencing the company. EEC Group should notify staff and partners, engage cybersecurity experts, and coordinate with Egyptian authorities on the response.