As first reported by Lawyers Weekly’s sister brand, Cyber Daily, hackers are claiming to have breached the network of an Adelaide-based barristers’ chambers, with correspondence and court documents published online.
The Lynx ransomware operation listed South Australian barristers’ chambers, Hanson Chambers, as a victim on its darknet leak site and published what appear to be several internal documents as proof of the alleged hack.
While the gang shared few details of the incident, the documents it posted to the darknet appear to be legitimate.
Included in the leaked material is correspondence between Hanson Chambers and its clients, a transaction running sheet, and court documents from the NSW Supreme Court.
As of the time of publishing this story, the leaked data has been viewed 353 times, since it was first posted on 26 August.
Like many similar threat actors, Lynx frames itself as somewhat of a “good guy” in the hacking ecosystem.
“Our operational model encourages dialogue and resolution rather than chaos and destruction. We believe that fostering an environment where businesses can engage in constructive problem-solving can lead to better outcomes for all parties involved,” Lynx said in a July 2024 statement on its leak site, about the same time when it was first observed.
“This perspective allows us to engage with organisations in a manner that emphasises negotiation and mutual understanding, generating economic activity while minimising disruption to the essential functions of society.”
As a rule, Lynx said it does not target “governmental institutions, hospitals, or non-profit organisations”. Barristers’ chambers, it seems, are open season, however.
Lynx has claimed a total of 296 victims and is considered one of the most active groups in operation today. Its most recent Australian victim was Newcastle law firm Bilbie Faraday Harrison, which was listed on Lynx’s leak site in April 2025, as reported by Cyber Daily.
Hanson Chambers has eight barristers and one associate member, with its members practising in the fields of family and public law, criminal law, employment, taxation, and common law. It is named after South Australia’s second chief justice, Sir Richard Hanson.
As of the time of publishing, Hanson Chambers has not replied to requests for comment from both Cyber Daily and Lawyers Weekly.
