Electronic Data Breach News Today

Not only are lawyers and law firms not immune from experiencing cybersecurity incidents but they are also in a distinctive position: Such incidents might subject them to legal...

Thursday, July 8, 2021 Law firms have recently become prime targets for cybercriminals seeking to steal, expose, sell, or otherwise extort confidential information.  Both the digitalization of law firms’ sensitive documents and the increase in means available to perpetrate an online crime exacerbate these risks.  Law firms encounter various cybersecurity risks from “insiders”—personnel within the company—and external persons.   As a response, many law firms have adopted ...