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Ransomware group thegentlemen hits University of Buraimi
University of Buraimi — a education target operating in OM has been listed by the thegentlemen ransomware group on 2026-10-06. The information below reflects what the threat actor has publicly claimed on their leak site; the details have not been independently verified.
Incident Report
| Target Organization | University of Buraimi |
|---|---|
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | University of Buraimi, a education organization in Oman, was listed by the thegentlemen ransomware group on its leak site on 2026-10-09. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-06 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-09 |
| Region | OM |
| Target Domain | uob.edu.om |
| Business Sector | Education |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
Claim by thegentlemen
uob.edu.om zoominfo.com/c/university-of-buraimi/464061196 University of Buraimi (UOB) is a private higher education institution founded in 2016 (originally College of Banking & Financial Studies, upgraded to university status in 2024) in Buraimi, Oman, just 5 minutes from the UAE border (Al Ain). Licensed by Oman's Ministry of Higher Education (MOHERI), it operates 4 faculties (Computing & IT, Engineering, Business, Health Sciences) with 11 departments offering programs in AI, cybersecurity, civil/electrical/mechanical engineering, nursing, architecture, business, and MBA. It serves ~500–1,500 students from 40+ countries (30–40% international) with ~50–82 staff (PhD-holders from UK, USA, Canada, Malaysia). Tuition runs ~$6,000–12,000/year with extensive scholarships. The university follows a US academic model, earned a spot in UI GreenMetric World Rankings 2025 (289th for sustainability), and is currently undergoing OAAA accreditation. Led by Chancellor HE Sheikh Saif Al-Mamari
Posted by the thegentlemen threat actor on its public leak site. This is the group's own statement and has not been independently verified by HackerFeeds.
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