The Haymond Law Firm in the US has fallen victim to a ransomware attack orchestrated by the threat actor akira, resulting in the potential exposure of over 20 GB of sensitive client and corporate documents, including personal identification, legal records, and medical information. This incident jeopardizes client privacy and legal confidentiality in the United States. #US
Incident Details
- Victim: The Haymond Law Firm
- Country: US
- Actor: akira
- Source:
- Discovered: 2025-05-22 14:18:38.794884
- Published: 2025-05-22 00:00:00.000000
Information
- The Haymond Law Firm specializes in personal injury law, providing expert legal representation for clients injured in various accidents including auto, motorcycle, medical malpractice, and slip and fall cases.
- Many clients will soon be able to access their documents and photos through the firm’s blog.
- Over 20 GB of essential corporate documents, including clients’ personal documents such as passports, driver licenses, photos, and documents containing personal information like SSNs, will be uploaded.
- The data breach also includes court records, police reports, and medical records.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "akira". 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.