Ransomware Group SilentRansomGroup Hits: Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group SilentRansomGroup. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-21T21:55:47.896780+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Hogan Lovells Cadwalader |
| Threat Group | SilentRansomGroup |
| Summary | [AI generated] N/A
The name “Hogan Lovells Cadwalader” does not correspond to a single known entity. Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft are two separate, distinct international law firms. Hogan Lovells is a global law firm formed from a 2010 merger of Hogan & Hartson and Lovells, headquartered in London and Washington D.C. Cadwalader is a US law firm founded in 1792, headquartered in New York. There is no record of a merged firm using this combined name. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-21T21:55:42.820592+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-21T21:55:47.896780+00:00 |
| Business Sector | Professional Services |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
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