FBI Warns: Silent Ransom Group Impersonates IT Staff In-Person to Breach US Law Firms
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Beth Maundrill
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Summary
The Silent Ransom Group (SRG), also known as Luna Moth, Chatty Spider, and UNC3753, is escalating cyberattacks on US law firms by moving beyond traditional phishing. The group now impersonates IT staff via phone calls and even in-person visits to gain direct access to corporate systems. According to an FBI Flash Alert, SRG has consistently targeted US-based law firms since 2023, and has also victimized companies in insurance, finance, and healthcare sectors.
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In a recent FBI Flash Alert, the Bureau said that the Silent Ransom Group (SRG), also known as Luna Moth, Chatty Spider and UNC3753, said the group has consistently targeted US-based law firms since 2023.
SRG has victimized companies in other sectors including insurance, finance and healthcare.
Threat actors from the Silent Ransom Group, aka Luna Moth, are escalating attacks by impersonating IT staff in phone calls and even showing up in person to gain direct access to victim systems
