Seeking Counsel: Ongoing Targeted Campaign Against US Law Firms

From January through May 2026, Mandiant identified a financially motivated data theft extortion campaign executed by the threat cluster UNC3753 (also tracked as “Luna Moth,” “Chatty Spider,” and “Silent Ransom Group”) targeting dozens of organizations across professional, legal, and financial Read More …

LexisNexis hacked, 2 GB of structured data allegedly exposed

The hacker group FulcrumSec is taking responsibility for a data breach of information from LexisNexis. The group claims to have hacked into the LexisNexis servers on Feb. 24. It posted about the hack and alleged it got access to over Read More …

Another BRICKSTORM: Stealthy Backdoor Enabling Espionage into Tech and Legal Sectors

Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) is tracking BRICKSTORM malware activity, which is being used to maintain persistent access to victim organizations in the United States. Since March 2025, Mandiant Consulting has responded to intrusions across a range of industry verticals, Read More …

Silent Ransom Group Targeting Law Firms

The cyber threat actor Silent Ransom Group (SRG), also known as Luna Moth, Chatty Spider, and UNC3753, is targeting law firms using information technology (IT) themed social engineering calls, and callback phishing emails, to gain remote access to systems or Read More …

UK: Legal Aid database hacked, ‘significant amount’ of data and criminal records stolen

The UK’s Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has revealed that a cyberattack on the Legal Aid system has led to the theft of a “significant amount” of data, including criminal records. The MoJ was alerted to the attack on April 23 Read More …

Cybersecurity Meets DUI Defense: Protecting Personal Data During Legal Battles

In today’s digital age, the intersection of cybersecurity and legal defense has never been more critical. Individuals facing DUI charges often find themselves not only defending against legal penalties but also safeguarding their personal data. Protecting personal data during legal Read More …

5 linked to cyber espionage ring arrested in Türkiye

Authorities arrested five people on cyber espionage charges through a software system uncovered thanks to information from the National Intelligence Organization (MIT), Turkish media reported Monday. An investigation led by the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office in the capital, Ankara, discovered Read More …

Fictitious Law Firms Targeting Cryptocurrency Scam Victims Offering to Recover Funds

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing this announcement to inform the public of an emerging criminal tactic used to further defraud cryptocurrency scam victims. This PSA is an update to Alert Number I-081123-PSA, published on 08/11/2023, titled, “Increase Read More …

Law firm Kirkland sued in class action over MOVEit data breach

U.S. law firm Kirkland & Ellis, the world’s largest law firm by revenue, has been pulled into U.S. litigation over a wide-ranging data breach linked to a file transfer tool that compromised data at hundreds of organizations. A proposed class Read More …