Summary
On July 8, 2025, the ransomware group Direwolf publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
Doak Shirreff Lawyers, a Colombian-based law firm. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Doak Shirreff Lawyers |
| Domain | N/A |
| Country | Colombia |
| Attacking Group | Direwolf |
| Date Reported | July 8, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
About Doak Shirreff Lawyers
Doak Shirreff Kelowna Lawyers is a full-service law firm situated in Kelowna, British Columbia. They provide a wide range of legal services to clients, emphasizing expertise and personalized service.
About Direwolf
Direwolf is a notorious ransomware group known for targeting organizations across various sectors. They employ sophisticated techniques to encrypt data and demand ransoms in exchange for decryption keys.
Proactive Response and Darkweb Monitoring
In the wake of increasing ransomware threats, organizations are urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity measures. Darkweb monitoring plays a crucial role in identifying potential threats before they escalate. It’s essential for companies to regularly check for data breaches and unauthorized access to their sensitive information. We recommend using tools like the Email Breach Checker to stay informed and protect your organization from potential 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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