🚨Silent Ransomware Group Now Targeting Law Firms: What Denver Practices Must Know
FBI Warns of Silent Ransom Group Targeting U.S. Law Firms: Cybersecurity Alert for Denver Attorneys.
In May 2025, the FBI issued a clear warning: a cybercrime group known as Silent Ransom Group (SRG)—also called Luna Moth or Chatty Spider—is actively targeting U.S. law firms using highly convincing phishing calls and emails.
SRG’s tactics are designed to look routine. They pose as IT support or customer service for subscription services, coaxing employees into clicking links or granting remote access. Once inside, they quietly copy confidential files and then extort the firm by threatening to leak or sell the data unless a ransom is paid.
For law firms, especially those in Denver’s mid-sized legal market, this is not a hypothetical threat. It’s a direct risk to client trust, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity.
Why Law Firms Are Being Targeted
Law firms handle high-value data—privileged communications, health records, financial disclosures—and many don’t have dedicated IT security teams. According to the FBI report, SRG has increasingly focused on legal practices since spring 2023, drawn by the value and sensitivity of legal data.
Denver’s legal sector, characterized by mid-sized boutique firms with limited in-house IT, fits the risk profile. These firms often rely on outsourced IT support but may lack the constant threat monitoring needed to detect SRG’s stealthy attacks.
eCreek’s Recommendations for Denver Law Firms
1. Strengthen Cyber Hygiene Firm-Wide
Firms should invest in staff training to identify phishing attempts, along with policies that clarify how internal IT communicates. Tools like multifactor authentication (MFA) and endpoint detection are no longer optional.
2. Prioritize Legal-Specific Compliance and Tech Support
Law firms need more than general IT—they need partners familiar with Clio, NetDocuments, iManage, and legal compliance frameworks such as ABA Rule 1.6 and HIPAA.
3. Ensure Rapid Response and Onsite Availability
With legal deadlines on the line, IT support must be immediate. eCreek offers SLA-backed response times and local Denver-based technicians available for urgent in-person needs.
4. Support for Secure Hybrid Work
Remote access should be seamless and secure. Firms must use encrypted VPNs, mobile protections, and cloud-based platforms that ensure data is never exposed on unsecured networks.
5. Implement Robust Backup and Recovery Systems
Daily backups, rapid restoration capabilities, and comprehensive disaster recovery plans are essential. A ransomware event should never halt a firm’s ability to file motions or protect clients.
An Invitation to Proactive Protection
Denver law firms operate under immense pressure to remain compliant, secure, and billable. eCreek offers tailored IT solutions designed specifically for legal environments—quiet, responsive, and compliance-ready.
Schedule a complimentary cyber risk assessment to identify gaps, strengthen defenses, and protect what matters most: your clients, your data, and your reputation.
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