On July 17, 2026, the Military Sealift Command (MSC) was listed on a ransomware leak site by the group The Gentlemen. This listing indicates an alleged data breach, but MSC has not issued an official public statement or notification regarding the incident.
The compromised data reportedly includes ITAR documentation, personal data, cargo manifests (specifically ESSM shipments), vessel blueprints, and employee/family contact details, and employment records. The number of affected individuals has not been confirmed, and there have been no official reports of exposed Social Security Numbers, medical, or financial data. MSC is a federal agency headquartered in Norfolk, VA, with operations nationwide, but specific affected states beyond its headquarters are not specified.
Details regarding this incident are preliminary and unconfirmed by official sources such as the U.S. Navy or MSC. Further information, including official confirmations or forensic reports, may be released at a later date.