Skibiel Law Listed by pear Ransomware Group: Ransomware Claim — What’s Alleged & What To Do
Skibiel Law was listed by the pear ransomware group on February 28, 2026, with internal files reportedly exfiltrated in the attack. An undisclosed number of individuals may be affected; anyone who has shared data with the firm should review the listing and take protective steps.
What happened
The incident came to light when pear added Skibiel Law to its leak site on February 28, 2026. The group claims that files were exfiltrated in the course of a ransomware attack. No information has been released on the date of the intrusion itself, the volume of data taken, or whether any material was later published. The firm has not issued a public statement confirming or disputing the listing.
Inside pear
Pear is a ransomware operation that follows the common pattern of encrypting systems and removing copies of data before demanding payment. The group maintains a public site where it lists organizations it claims to have targeted, often posting samples or descriptions of stolen material to increase pressure. Such listings are presented by the actors themselves and are not independently verified at the time they appear.
About Skibiel Law
Skibiel Law operates as a personal injury practice in Georgia, representing clients in work-related injury and other accident claims. Law firms of this type routinely collect detailed personal and medical information from clients, along with correspondence, case strategy documents, and financial records tied to settlements or insurance matters. A compromise at such an organization can expose material that clients provided under expectations of confidentiality.
The information in question
The only detail released so far is that internal files were removed. The precise categories of data contained in those files have not been disclosed. Organizations in this sector commonly store client names, contact details, Social Security numbers, medical histories, employment records, and communications with insurers or opposing counsel, but it is not confirmed whether any of these specific items were among the material taken.
The real-world impact
Individuals whose records appear in law-firm files face the possibility that their personal and medical information could be used for identity theft, fraud, or unwanted contact. For the firm, the incident adds operational costs for investigation, potential regulatory review, and the need to notify affected clients under applicable privacy rules. Because the number of people involved and the exact contents remain unknown, the full extent of these consequences cannot yet be measured.
What to do if you're exposed
Anyone who has been a client of Skibiel Law or provided information to the firm should monitor their financial accounts and credit reports for unusual activity. Placing a credit freeze or fraud alert with the major bureaus can limit new account openings. Readers can also run a free exposure scan of their email address against known breach data to check whether their information has appeared in other incidents.
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