<ul><li>The FBI is warning US law firms about phishing attacks by the Silent Ransom Group, targeting sensitive data.</li><li>The group impersonates employees, gains access to systems, exfiltrates data using tools like WinSCP, and then threatens to leak the data unless a ransom is paid.</li><li>Silent Ransom Group, also known as Luna Moth, Chatty Spider, or UNC3753, has been active since 2022 and recently focused more on US law firms.</li><li>To defend against such attacks, the FBI recommends using strong passwords, 2FA, and robust backup solutions.</li></ul>

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