The Pandora Papers Could Happen Again: Many Firms Still Aren't Prioritizing Cybersecurity
Even after high-profile law firm data breaches, limited resources and the assumption that hackers wouldn't possibly target them is still a persuasive belief among some firms, observers say.
October 19, 2021 at 11:30 AM
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CybersecurityThe original version of this story was published on Legal Tech News
Law firm data leaks are in the spotlight again after the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) released the Pandora Papers in early October and revealed a global web of high-profile politicians and high-net-worth individuals leveraging offshore accounts. The information partially stemmed from the disclosure of confidential client information held by law firms in various countries, according to reports.
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