Nile Air listed by the thegentlemen ransomware group

<p>On 13 February 2026, the <strong>thegentlemen</strong> ransomware group listed <strong>Nile Air</strong> on its dedicated leak site in Egypt. The group claims to have exfiltrated data from the organisation, a transport and logistics operator, before publishing the victim on its leak site.</p> <h2>What the source reveals</h2> <p>nileair.com Based in Cairo and established in 2006, Nile Air emerges as a distinguished scheduled and charter airline, seamlessly connecting travelers to over 36 captivating destinations across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Embark on an extraordinary journey with Nile Air, where our unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction has positioned us as a reliable and trusted brand. We take pride in offering travelers seamless and comfortable journeys, elevating the travel experience.</p> <h2>Risks</h2> <ul> <li>Exposure of customer travel records, booking data, cargo manifests, and payment information</li> <li>Operational disruption to scheduling, routing, and fleet management systems</li> <li>Fraud targeting customers using stolen itineraries, personal data, and travel patterns</li> <li>Supply chain cascade effects if logistics data disruption impacts dependent industries</li> <li>Permanent loss of data integrity if backups were also compromised or encrypted</li> <li>Regulatory and legal consequences depending on data protection laws in the affected jurisdictions</li> </ul> <h2>What remains unknown</h2> <ul> <li>the volume and specific data types exfiltrated from the organisation</li> <li>the date of the initial intrusion and the attack vector used</li> <li>whether the organisation engaged with the attackers or paid any ransom demand</li> </ul> <h2>Conclusion</h2> <p>Ransomware attacks on transport organisations can disrupt operations and expose sensitive data across supply chains. The affected organisation should conduct a thorough forensic investigation, notify relevant regulatory authorities, and communicate transparently with affected stakeholders. Organisations in Egypt should review their ransomware preparedness, including offline backup verification and incident response testing.</p>