Cybersecurity often causes trepidation among attorneys simply because attorneys lack understanding of the nature of online risks and how to protect themselves. As evidenced in Part One of this series, law firms appear to be the next great target for hackers. Accordingly, attorneys and firms should consider taking steps to inform themselves of existing cyberrisks and identifying ways to protect themselves from such risks.

While it may be impossible for attorneys and firms to fully insulate themselves from potential breaches, common mistakes can unnecessarily increase the risk of a cyber­attack. Below are suggestions to avoid some of the typical mistakes made by attorneys and firms.

Anticipating the attack

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