
Phishing, spear phishing, social engineering and diversion fraud cannot be ignored by law firms
The legal sector presents the perfect playground for cyber attackers, with sensitive data waiting to be exploited and the reputations of law firms waiting to be destroyed, writes Andy Pearch, Head of IA Services, CORVID.
To combat these threats, law firms need to move away from placing the burden of spotting cyber attacks on employees, and instead use sophisticated detection engines and threat intelligence sources to transform their email security and threat protection.
While no business wants to risk damaging their reputation, it is particularly critical for the legal sector.
From intellectual property to personal data, the value of information held by law firms is high, making them a big target for any cyber criminal.
In reality, though well-protected FTSE 100 companies are tempting prey, their legal representatives provide equally rich rewards and are, unfortunately, likely to be easier to breach.