Central National Gottesman (CNG) experienced a ransomware attack by the group "Payouts King" on or around February 26, 2026. The attackers gained unauthorized access to a portion of CNG’s network and obtained sensitive files from company systems. The breach was publicly posted on the dark web by the group on March 12, 2026, with claims of stealing 726 GB of internal data, including confidential correspondence.
The specific types and number of individuals affected by the breach remain unclear. While the attackers claimed a large volume of data was stolen, the full scope of exposed personal information and the total number of impacted individuals has not been publicly confirmed by CNG. The company has not yet disclosed details regarding consumer notification dates or regulatory notifications.
Details regarding the breach, including the specific categories of sensitive personal information involved and the precise number of affected individuals, may emerge as the investigation progresses.