Qatar National Broadband Listed by The Gentlemen Ransomware Group

On May 12, 2026, Qatar National Broadband Network appeared on the leak site of the ransomware group known as thegentlemen. The government-owned provider of nationwide fiber-optic infrastructure is claimed to have had internal files exfiltrated during a ransomware attack. While the exact number of people whose information may have been exposed remains unknown, anyone whose personal data passed through QNBN systems or its partners could be affected.

What Public Reporting Shows

Public reporting indicates that QNBN, established in 2011 to support Qatar’s National Vision 2030, suffered a ransomware incident in which attackers extracted internal documents. The company maintains fiber connections for homes, businesses, and government entities across Qatar and holds partnerships with Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon Qatar. Available reporting describes the data as internal files; specific categories such as customer names, addresses, or billing records have not been publicly detailed. The incident was listed on the group’s leak site on May 12, 2026.

Why This Matters for You and Your Family

When a national broadband provider is hit, the ripple effects reach ordinary households. Your home internet account, service address, contact details, or payment information may sit inside the very systems now in attackers’ hands. Once that data leaves a trusted government-linked organization, it can be sold, traded, or used to target you with phishing, identity theft, or harassment. For families, the risk extends to every device connected to that fiber network and every account tied to the same physical address.

Credential leaks like this one frequently cascade into gaming platforms, email, and banking. Children’s accounts are especially vulnerable because parents often reuse passwords or security questions across home internet, school logins, and gaming services.