Goldsmith and Hull Data Breach: Aoqin Ransomware Claim (Nov 2026)
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Goldsmith & Hull — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Aoqin. This data breach, discovered on 2026-11-04T00:52:42.935237+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Goldsmith & Hull |
| Threat Group | Aoqin |
| Summary | The Law Offices of Goldsmith & Hull A.P.C. specializes in providing legal representation in various areas of law, including personal injury, medical malpractice, and insurance matters. They offer services such as collection, subrogation, and financial guarantee insurance, catering to both retail and commercial clients. The firm is experienced in handling cases in all Federal and State courts of California. Their intended clients include individuals seeking personal injury claims and Fortune 500 companies requiring collection services. Status: Not paid. Data publication: 2026-11-11 08:00 UTC. Revenue: $5M. Employees: 50. Data type: legal, personal, clientsData, confidential. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-11-04T00:52:26.920591+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-11-04T00:52:42.935237+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Business Sector | Professional Services |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
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- phishing simulations — close the gap attackers exploit.
- awareness training — close the gap attackers exploit.
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