Security News > 2021 > February > Cybercriminals Leak Files Allegedly Stolen From Law Firm Jones Day
A group of cybercriminals known for ransomware attacks has started leaking files allegedly stolen from Jones Day, a major U.S.-based law firm that has represented former president Donald Trump, including in his attempts to overturn the results of the recent election.
The cybercriminals behind the ransomware operation known as Clop have been known to encrypt files on compromised systems, as well as stealing files from the victim and threatening to leak them unless a ransom is paid.
The group has a website on the Tor anonymity network where it leaks files from organizations that refuse to pay up.
The hackers recently posted on their website download links to tens of gigabytes of files allegedly stolen from Jones Day.
In a statement to The Wall Street Journal, Jones Day representatives confirmed suffering a breach, but said the hackers did not actually penetrate its network and instead targeted a file sharing service provided by file sharing and collaboration solutions provider Accellion.
It's worth noting that some emails and other files allegedly obtained from Singtel are also available on the Clop leak website.