The Gentlemen ransomware group, led by a Russian‑speaking actor known as LARVA‑368, evolved from a RaaS affiliate into a major independent operation responsible for hundreds of attacks. Reports link the leader to Alexander Yapaev and describe the group’s rapid growth, AI‑driven tooling, and highly adaptive tactics. It is now one of the most active global ransomware crews, using sophisticated intrusion methods and aggressive extortion strategies.