11 July 2025
Issue:
8124
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Categories:
Legal News
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Cybercrime
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Technology
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Profession
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Legal services
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Risk management
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Criminal
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Data protection
Law firms and chambers are prime targets for increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. With sensitive data, time-critical work, and client funds at stake, the consequences of a breach can be catastrophic. Writing in NLJ this week, Tom Pelham and Sam Lunn of Kennedys stress the importance of cyber insurance and having a robust incident response plan in place
Threat actors now favour social engineering and supply chain attacks, exploiting human error and vendor vulnerabilities. The legal sector must think beyond IT fixes and prepare for regulatory, reputational and operational fallout. A coordinated response—led by forensic experts, breach lawyers and crisis communicators—is essential. Firms should also scrutinise their vendors, back-up systems and data minimisation practices.
The message is clear: no firm is immune, but early planning and expert support can mitigate the damage when—not if—a cyber incident strikes.
Issue:
8124
/
Categories:
Legal News
,
Cybercrime
,
Technology
,
Profession
,
Legal services
,
Risk management
,
Criminal
,
Data protection
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