Qatar National Broadband
Attack Intelligence
Qatar National Broadband was compromised in a ransomware attack attributed to THEGENTLEMEN in May 2026. The organization, operating in the Telecommunications sector in QA, 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.
qnbn.qa zoominfo.com/c/qatar-national-broadband-network-qnbn/1121927707 Qatar National Broadband Network is a government-owned leader in passive fiber infrastructure, established in 2011 to power Qatar's digital transformation and National Vision 2030. With nationwide fiber-optic coverage, QNBN enables ultra-fast, secure connectivity for homes, businesses, and government through open access for all licensed service providers. Strategic partnerships with Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon Qatar underscore its commitment to innovation, AI readiness, and cyber-resilient infrastructure — all delivered with sustainability and future-ready excellence