The SilentRansomGroup claims to have breached Harris Beach Murtha, a U.S.-based law firm, encrypting files and threatening to publish sensitive client data unless a ransom is paid. The incident is described as causing operational disruption for the firm and potentially exposing confidential information, reflecting a targeted ransomware claim against a northeastern U.S. law practice. #NewZealand
Incident Details
- Victim: Harris Beach Murtha
- Sector: Business Services
- Country: NZ
- Actor: SilentRansomGroup
- Source:
- Discovered: 2026-04-15 22:25:48.649042
- Published: 2026-04-15 22:25:44.396349
Information
- Threat actor: SilentRansomGroup
- Full-service law firm operating in the northeastern United States
- Formed through the merger of Harris Beach and Murtha Cullina
- Provides legal services in corporate law, litigation, real estate, healthcare, and public finance
- Serves businesses, municipalities, nonprofits, and individuals across Connecticut, New York, and neighboring states
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "SilentRansomGroup". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.