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Greenberg Traurig Data Breach: SilentRansomGroup Exposes Sensitive Client Information

Greenberg Traurig Data Breach: SilentRansomGroup Exposes Sensitive Client Information

First seen 12 Sep 2026, 11:54 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •September 13, 2026 at 11:43 UTC
  • •Greenberg Traurig confirmed a breach involving Social Security numbers on September 8, 2026.
  • •The SilentRansomGroup has targeted multiple law firms, marking a trend in cyberattacks in the legal sector.
  • •The firm reported that its systems were not compromised, but sensitive documents were leaked on the dark web.

Greenberg Traurig confirmed a data breach on September 8, 2026, involving unauthorized access to sensitive documents, including Social Security numbers, which were subsequently posted on the dark web by the ransomware group SilentRansomGroup. The firm has not disclosed the total number of individuals affected, but a regulatory filing indicated at least 10 Vermont residents were impacted. This breach is part of a broader campaign targeting multiple U.S. law firms by SilentRansomGroup, which has employed tactics such as social engineering and physical infiltration to obtain data. Other law firms have also reported breaches, indicating a rising trend in cyberattacks against legal entities. The firm stated that its systems were not compromised, and operations continued without disruption. The situation remains ongoing, with further details yet to be disclosed by Greenberg Traurig.

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2026-09-02
SilentRansomGroup posts data on dark web
The ransomware group leaked Greenberg Traurig's documents, including sensitive information, on its dark web site.
Darkwebdecoded
2026-09-08
Greenberg Traurig confirms data breach
The firm filed a report with Vermont's Attorney General, acknowledging unauthorized access and data exposure.
Darkwebdecoded
2026-09-10
Firm issues statement on document leak
Greenberg Traurig confirmed to Reuters that a limited number of documents were accessed and posted online.
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