A ransomware group calling itself SilentRansomGroup claims to have carried out an attack against Troutman Pepper Locke, with the claim dated August 18, 2026. This information comes from the group’s own listing on its dark web leak site, which was tracked and archived by ransomware.live, a security research platform that monitors ransomware groups’ public claims. As of this writing, the claim has not been independently verified, and Troutman Pepper Locke has not issued any public confirmation of an incident.
What we know — and don’t
- SilentRansomGroup listed Troutman Pepper Locke on its leak site with a claimed date of August 18, 2026.
- Troutman Pepper Locke operates in the legal sector, providing legal services to a range of clients.
- The specific types of data the group claims to have obtained have not been disclosed by the group and have not been confirmed by any independent source.
- No regulatory filing, breach notification, or statement from Troutman Pepper Locke has been identified confirming this claim at this time.
- Claims made on ransomware leak sites are self-reported by the criminal groups themselves and are not independently vetted before posting.
What should you do if you have an account with this company?
- Change your password for any account or portal associated with Troutman Pepper Locke, and avoid reusing that password elsewhere.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever it is offered, particularly for email and any client or case management portals.
- Be cautious of unexpected emails, calls, or texts referencing the firm, as attackers sometimes use claimed breaches as a pretext for phishing attempts.
- Avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments from unsolicited messages that claim to be related to this incident.
- Consider signing up for a service like Aura or LifeLock to help monitor for signs that your personal information may be circulating or misused.
- Keep an eye on account statements and credit reports for any unusual activity in the coming weeks.
BreachLetter will update this page if Troutman Pepper Locke confirms this incident, if additional details emerge, or if the matter is officially reported to relevant regulators.