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Leak of alleged Silent Ransom Group data points to millions in law firm extortion payments
An unknown party this week published "The Luna Moth Files," alleged internal data from Silent Ransom Group, the extortion crew the FBI says steals data from law firms. Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis said some leaked cryptocurrency addresses sit downstream of millions of dollars in ransom payments, including one it already tracked tied to a $10 million victim payment in mid-2026. Reuters said it could not immediately verify the data.
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Key points
- The leak includes chat logs, alleged ransom demand totals, documents and dozens of cryptocurrency wallet addresses.New Straits Times (Reuters)Silicon UK
- The FBI says the group targets firm employees with calls, emails and sometimes in-person visits to reach networks.New Straits Times (Reuters)Silicon UK
- Reuters has previously reported the group was alleged to be involved in hacks on Fox Rothschild and Jones Day.New Straits Times (Reuters)
- The group emerged in 2022 after the Conti ransomware operation collapsed, and US authorities link it to Russia.Silicon UK
- Researchers estimate the group has stolen data from more than 100 law firms.Silicon UK
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