A ransomware group calling itself SilentRansomGroup claims to have targeted Holland & Knight, with the claim dated September 1, 2026. This claim comes from an entry on the group’s own leak-site listing, which is tracked and archived by ransomware.live, a security research platform that monitors ransomware groups’ public extortion sites. Holland & Knight has not confirmed this claim, and no regulator has verified it. At this stage, it should be treated strictly as an unverified assertion made by a criminal group seeking publicity or leverage, not as an established fact.
What we know — and don’t
- A group identifying itself as SilentRansomGroup posted a claim referencing Holland & Knight on its leak site, dated September 1, 2026.
- Holland & Knight operates in the legal services sector.
- The specific types of data the group claims to have obtained have not been disclosed or confirmed by any party.
- Holland & Knight has not issued a public statement confirming or denying that any incident occurred.
- No regulatory filing or breach notification tied to this claim has been identified at this time.
What should you do if you have an account with this company?
- Change your password for any account associated with Holland & Knight, and avoid reusing that password elsewhere.
- Enable two-factor authentication wherever it is offered, for this account and for others tied to the same email address.
- Be cautious of unexpected emails, calls, or texts referencing this company, as scammers sometimes exploit ransomware claims to run phishing attempts.
- Review recent account activity and any communications purportedly from the firm for signs of tampering or impersonation.
- Consider using an identity monitoring service like a service like Aura or LifeLock to get alerted if your personal information appears in places it shouldn’t.
- Keep an eye on official statements from Holland & Knight and from relevant regulators for updates on this situation.
BreachLetter will update this page if Holland & Knight confirms this incident, if new details emerge from credible sources, or if the matter is reported to regulators.