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How Cybercriminals Exploit Law Firms’ Holiday Vulnerabilities

Cybercriminals leverage law firm data for insider trading, corporate espionage and extortion, making lawyers attractive targets during holidays, but not all threats involve stereotypical hackers, experts say.
5 minute read

International Edition

Ex-Spies Reveal How Cybercriminals Exploit Law Firms’ Holiday Vulnerabilities

Cybercriminals leverage law firm data for insider trading, corporate espionage and extortion, making lawyers attractive targets during holidays, but not all threats involve stereotypical hackers, experts say.
5 minute read

International Edition

UN Treaty Enacting Cybercrime Standards Is Likely to Face Headwinds in US, Other Countries

The U.N. General Assembly plans to vote on the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime in December. Some critics are concerned about the treaty’s jurisdiction and human rights implications.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

While Data Breaches May Lead to Years of Legal Battles, Cyberattacks Can Be Prevented

As we move into 2025, it is vital for organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity protocols and reduce the growing risks presented by changes in technology and applicable laws. Businesses must be familiar with recent data privacy issues, including relevant legal developments that may impact their business, and craft policies and procedures to prevent future data breaches.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Cyberattacks Slowing Down M&A Deals, Firm Report Finds

Blakes’ annual cybersecurity report says attacks and breaches are having an impact on due diligence practices, and artificial intelligence is ramping up the sophistication of scams and attacks.
3 minute read

International Edition

Cyberattacks Slowing Down M&A Deals: New Report

Blakes’ annual cybersecurity report says attacks and breaches are having an impact on due diligence practices, and artificial intelligence is ramping up the sophistication of scams and attacks.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Survival Guide for Executives and Board Members: 4 Steps to Safeguard Against Individual Liability for Data Security Failures

With cyberattacks on the rise and class actions arising from cyberattacks being filed at an increased rate, executives and board members increasingly face the risk of being individually targeted in lawsuits brought by class action plaintiffs and governmental bodies alleging individual liability for data security failures.
9 minute read

International Edition

German Court Finds Facebook Must Pay Users for Data Breach, But Less Than Expected

The Federal Court of Justice recognises user rights to non-material damages following a massive data breach but plaintiffs' lawyers are likedly to be disappointed by the amount.
3 minute read

International Edition

Norton Rose Racial Discrimination Complaint Triggered South African IT Probe

A complaint about racism and gender bias sparked Norton Rose Fulbright’s investigation into unauthorised IT access, leading an ex-employee to claim unfair dismissal.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Proposed 'Bulk Sensitive Personal Data' Rule and the DOJ’s Comprehensive National Security Regulations

Businesses that handle significant amounts of sensitive personal data, as well as those that handle any amount of certain U.S. government data, should ensure they are prepared for these significant new potential regulations.
7 minute read

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