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Related informationShow Companies/Organizations RSA Law Firms/Representation Jones Day Topics Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Law Firms - Large Legal Technology Legal Services NewsCybersecurity Follow Jones Day Hacking Reflects Constant Threat of Phishing Attempts Against Big Law The law firm's cyberattack exposed 10 of its clients' data, the firm confirmed in a statement, and the attack appears to have come from a hacker group that targets law firms. 4 minute readApril 07, 2026 at 03:53 PM By Ryan Harroff Photo: Ryland West/ALM What You Need to Know Jones Day fell victim to a phishing incident and 10 of its clients' data was exposed to hackers. The hack was reported to come from Silent Ransom Group, a hacker outfit known to target law firms that the FBI warned about in 2025. Other firms have also fallen victim to Silent Ransom Group recently, but Jones Day is the largest of the known recent victims. Email Share Font Size Print Jones Day's data breach, which the firm confirmed this week, signals that large law firms are still vulnerable to sophisticated phishing attempts, which often occur when hackers impersonate authorized contacts. A Subscription is Required to Access this Content. Subscribe to Law.com today for: Exclusive Reporting - Fast, authoritative coverage and sharp analysis. Integrated Insights - Compass and Radar context built right into articles. Personalized Experience - Tailored homepage content and curated newsletters. Smart Search & Alerts - Powerful search and real‑time updates. Contact Us to Learn More Already a Subscriber? Log In. Questions? Contact an Account Specialist at groupsales@alm.com | 1-855-808-4530 (Americas) | 44(0) 800 098 386009 (UK & Europe) Email Share Font Size Print Page printed from: https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2026/04/07/jones-day-hacking-reflects-constant-threat-of-phishing-attempts-against-big-law/?slreturn=20260415201241 NOT FOR REPRINT © 2026 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to asset-and-logo-licensing@alm.com. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing. Continue Reading Years After Failed Merger, Information Law Boutique Hires Stoel Rives C-Suite Leader to Move Firm to 'Next Level' Thomas Spigolon "We were really spending a lot of time thinking about how to structurally recalibrate about what takes us through in the next decade,” said firm co-founder Jonathan Redgrave. March 03, 2026 Fried Frank, Thompson Coburn Face New Cybersecurity Class Actions Amanda O'Brien Fried Frank is now facing its second class action over a 2025 data breach. Thompson Coburn meanwhile plans to promptly settle a suit stemming from a 2024 breach. February 17, 2026 A&O Shearman US Data Privacy Head Jumps to Norton Rose in San Francisco Dan Roe Helen Christakos joins Norton Rose as a partner after nearly three years at A&O Shearman. February 06, 2026 Labor And Employment Firms Focus on AI Adoption with New C-Suite Hires Thomas Spigolon Both Ogletree Deakins and Littler Mendelson just added tech specialists to their C-suites. January 13, 2026 King & Spalding Elects Fewer Partners For 2026 After Previous Year's Record Number Thomas Spigolon Product liability and real estate practices are well represented, as the Am Law 50 firm returns to electing a typical number of new partners. December 09, 2025 For You Sign in or create an account for a personalized Law.com experience. Setting your preferences unlocks a curated My Law.com feed, tailored content recommendations, and actionable insights from tools like Law.com Compass and Radar—all designed around your interests. Sign InCreate account Membership Law.com ProThe membership program designed for the legal industry professional who is focused on delivering revenue and profit growth Latest Phelps Dunbar Adds M&A Partner Duo to Nashville Office Law Firms - Large•Pro Mid Market Manatt Sees Profits Rise Nearly 16% Following Growth in Several Key Practices Law Firm Financials•The American Lawyer AI Is Outpacing the Systems Built to Govern It, Stanford Report Finds Artificial Intelligence•Corporate Counsel Professional Announcements TransUnion Honors Three Finalists for the 2026 Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) Awards •Law.com Monte Hurst Joins Munsch Hardt's Labor & Employment Practice as Shareholder •Texas Lawyer Maggs, McDermott & DiCicco LLC Promotes Stephanie L. DeLuca to Partner •New Jersey Law Journal