Preferred

Preferred was compromised in a ransomware attack attributed to THEGENTLEMEN in July 2026. The organization, operating in the Not Found sector in United States, was added to the group's data leak site as part of an extortion campaign.

THEGENTLEMEN operates as a financially motivated ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation, exfiltrating sensitive data and threatening public disclosure to pressure victims into paying ransom demands.

preferredtool.com Preferred Tool & Die is a precision manufacturing company based in Shelton, Connecticut, specializing in custom metal and plastic injection molds as well as complex stamped components. The company serves demanding sectors, including the medical, electrical, consumer products, and automotive industries. Holding ISO and FDA registrations, they are committed to delivering high-quality, reliable, and innovative manufacturing solutions tailored to exact client specifications