Ransomware Group Wallstreet Hits: Prater and Ridley Attorneys At Law
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Prater & Ridley Attorneys At Law — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Wallstreet. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-24T15:07:29.844770+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Prater & Ridley Attorneys At Law |
| Threat Group | Wallstreet |
| Summary | Prater, Ridley & Llamas – Attorneys at Law is a law firm based in Temple, Texas, United States. Established in 1993, it provides legal services in family law, criminal defense, probate, estate administration, and related civil matters for clients throughout Central Texas. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-24T14:37:28+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-24T15:07:29.844770+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Business Sector | Professional Services |
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