Date Reported: 2024-03-11
Country: United Kingdom (GBR)
Victim: Scullion Law | scullionlaw.com
Additional Information:
- The law firm Scullion Law, with offices in Scotland and Madrid, has fallen victim to a cyberattack by the Russian ransomware operator Black Basta.
- The attack resulted in the theft of 155 gigabytes of data.
- In response, the firm promptly informed the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) and the Law Society of Scotland.
- Scullion Law also collaborated with the police and external experts to address the situation.
- The affected individuals were notified, while the firm remained operational.
- Jude McCorry, CEO of the Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland, expressed concern over the recent surge in cyberattacks in Scotland.
- McCorry called for improved cyber resilience in the region.
Article: https://www.scottishlegal.com/articles/scullion-law-becomes-victim-of-cyberattack
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