Summary
On October 7, 2025, the ransomware group Anubis publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting a Canadian law firm. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | One law firm in Canada |
| Domain | |
| Country | Canada |
| Attacking Group | Anubis |
| Date Reported | October 7, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “It seems they have decided to play silent.” |
About the Target and Threat Actor
The targeted law firm is among the prominent legal institutions in Canada, known for its extensive legal services. Anubis, the attacker group, is notorious for its aggressive ransomware tactics, leaving a trail of compromised data and organizations.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
In light of the increasing ransomware incidents, organizations must implement proactive dark web monitoring strategies. Monitoring the dark web can provide early warnings of potential threats targeting your organization. We recommend using tools like MSP Dark Intel’s domain breach scan to keep an eye on any unauthorized access attempts or data breaches. Staying informed and prepared is crucial in safeguarding your company from such cyber threats.
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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