Porter Wright, a US-based law firm, was reportedly targeted in an alleged ransomware attack by SilentRansomGroup, with the incident being claimed on May 12, 2026. This information originates from third-party incident posts by DeXpose and HookPhish, which state SilentRansomGroup claimed responsibility and threatened to release data. There is no official confirmation from Porter Wright or any regulatory body regarding this incident. The sources describe Porter Wright as a law firm operating in the legal services and business services sector.
As of now, the number of affected individuals, the specific types of data exposed (such as SSNs, medical data, or financial data), and the states affected have not been verified or publicly disclosed. There are no confirmed details regarding official breach notification letters, company statements, or regulatory filings. The incident currently remains an unverified claim by a ransomware group, lacking official primary source documentation.
Details can continue to emerge as this situation develops, and notices may be delayed.