Summary
On July 15, 2025, the ransomware group Qilin publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Halvorsen Family Law Group, a U.S.-based law firm specializing in family law. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Halvorsen Family Law Group |
| Domain | |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Qilin |
| Date Reported | July 15, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
Halvorsen Family Law Group, known for its commitment to family-centric legal services, has become the latest victim of the Qilin ransomware group. This attack underscores the vulnerability of the legal sector to cyber threats.
Qilin, a notorious ransomware group, has been active in targeting various industries, leveraging their attacks to extract sensitive information and demand ransoms.
Proactive Response
Organizations must adopt proactive measures to safeguard against such threats. Dark web monitoring stands out as a crucial strategy in detecting potential data leaks and threats. Regularly checking for breaches using tools like the email breach checker can help organizations keep a vigilant eye on their digital assets.
By staying informed and prepared, companies can mitigate the risks posed by ransomware groups like Qilin.
Recommendations
- Monitor your domains and email addresses for exposure using reputable threat intelligence tools.
- Conduct a full compromise assessment and incident response drill internally.
- Verify backups and ensure they are offline and ransomware-resistant.
- Educate staff on phishing, social engineering, and lateral movement techniques used by groups like Qilin.
- Engage with cyber forensics and legal counsel before initiating contact with threat actors.
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Disclaimer
The MSPDarkIntel team does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information.
All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness and early-warning purposes only.
Our goal is to inform organizations of emerging threats so they can take timely defensive action.
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