Kryptos Hits Legal Services Firm Har****** with Ransomware

Ransomware

Summary

On October 8, 2025, the ransomware group Kryptos publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
Har******, a legal services firm with 250 employees.
According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.


Incident Report

FieldDetails
TargetHar******
Domain
CountryNon Disponibile
Attacking GroupKryptos
Date ReportedOctober 8, 2025
Threat Actor Statement“The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.”

Har******, an established legal services firm with around 250 employees, has become the latest victim of the notorious ransomware group, Kryptos. This attack highlights the growing threat faced by the legal sector, as cybercriminals continue to target sensitive information.

Kryptos is known for their aggressive tactics and has a history of targeting organizations with the intent to encrypt data and demand ransom payments. This incident underscores the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures, including dark web monitoring and threat intelligence.

To mitigate such risks, organizations should consider adopting comprehensive monitoring solutions. Utilizing tools like the email breach checker can help keep an eye on potential breaches and vulnerabilities, ensuring timely responses to emerging 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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