Westervelt, Johnson, Nicoll & Keller, LLC (wjnklaw.com), a law firm based in Peoria, Illinois, experienced a ransomware attack attributed to the LockBit 5.0 group. The attack date is estimated to be January 30, 2026, and a public ransom threat was made by LockBit 5.0 on February 20, 2026.
The specific types of data exposed have not been publicly confirmed, though sources indicate it may have involved sensitive client data. The number of affected individuals and other potentially affected states beyond Illinois remain undisclosed. As of February 23, 2026, no formal breach notification or regulatory filings have been publicly documented.
Details can emerge later, and notices may be delayed.