In the latest cybersecurity news, Vicarage Court Solicitors — a company operating in the GB — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group lynx. This data breach, discovered on 2025-04-24 13:29:00.257746, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2025.
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Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Vicarage Court Solicitors |
| Threat Group | lynx |
| Summary | At Vicarage Court Solicitors we aim to provide you with expert advice concerning the most important decisions for you and your loved ones when making a Will. We pride ourselves on providing a friendly and sympathetic yet highly professional service to clients during very distressing times and look to administer a deceased estate comprehensively and as speedily as we can whilst reducing the worry and stress which can be brought on by such a daunting task. In addition, we offer advice and assistance on all other private client matters including, advising on Trusts and Tax Planning, Inheritance Tax together with registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney, creation of Lasting Powers of Attorney and applying to the Court of Protection for Deputyships under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. |
| Date of Breach | 2025-04-24 13:01:58.287000 |
| Discovery Date | 2025-04-24 13:29:00.257746 |
| Region | GB |
| Target Domain | vicaragecourtsolicitors.com |
| Business Sector | Business Services |
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