Summary
On October 6, 2025, the ransomware group Sinobi publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
Law Offices of James Scott Farrin (farrin.com), a U.S.-based legal services firm.
According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Law Offices of James Scott Farrin |
| Domain | farrin.com |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Sinobi |
| Date Reported | October 6, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
About the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin
The James Scott Farrin Law Firm specializes in personal injury, medical malpractice, and eminent domain cases. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the firm has several offices across North and South Carolina.
About Sinobi Ransomware Group
Sinobi is a notorious ransomware group known for targeting various sectors, including legal and consultancy firms, with the aim of extorting money through data breaches and threats of data publication.
Proactive Measures Against Ransomware Attacks
Organizations should actively monitor the dark web for any mention of their data to quickly respond to threats. Utilizing tools like the Domain Breach Scan can help companies stay vigilant and safeguard their sensitive information. Regular cybersecurity training and robust incident response plans are also crucial in mitigating the effects of such attacks.
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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