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'You can never 100% avoid this' - DLA Piper hack highlights new imperatives for law firms

Experts discuss the actions firms need to take on cybersecurity in the wake of the DLA attack
7 minute read

Legaltech News

DLA Piper Isn't Alone—40 Percent of Law Firms Unaware of Breaches

A survey of 200 U.S. firms found that many law firms are unprepared for cyberattacks, and it's hurting their standing with clients.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Your Law Firm Got Hacked. What Do You Do Now

A four-step guide to how law firms can limit their exposure to further cyber theft and legal liabilities after an attack.For legal professionals, the latest widespread ransomware attack hits close to home. DLA Piper offices across Europe and the United States were crippled by ransomware in what was the first publicly acknowledged law firm victim of the attack. It is too early to tell if DLA Piper is the only firm to be affected, but its breach speaks to a broader vulnerability law firms across the globe face against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
28 minute read

National Law Journal

Can Law Firms Sue NSA for Data Breaches? Lawyers Say Good Luck

Hackers may have used NSA tools to execute this week's global cyberattack, but lawyers say it would be nearly impossible for the victims, which include law firms, to sue the agency.
16 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Your Law Firm Got Hacked. What Do You Do Now

A four-step guide to how law firms can limit their exposure to further cyber theft and legal liabilities after an attack.
28 minute read

Legaltech News

GM's Top Cyber Official Warns FTC Not to Repeat History

While their life-saving potential is clear, connected cars raise significant cybersecurity concerns. Jeff Massimilla addressed those concerns at an FTC and NHTSA conference.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

Your Law Firm Got Hacked. What Do You Do Now?

A four-step guide to how law firms can limit their exposure to further cyber theft and legal liabilities after an attack.
25 minute read

Legaltech News

What Promises Will Your DRaaS Provider Make? A Look at SLAs

Ensure your firm's disaster recovery needs are met by thinking about these service-level agreement stipulations ahead of time.
8 minute read

International Edition

DLA Piper working with FBI and NCA to get systems back online after ransomware cyber attack

Emails and landlines still down at firm as effects of cyber attack enter second day
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

DLA Piper Hit by Cyber Attack, Phones and Computers Down Across the Firm

The shutdown appears to have been caused by a ransomware attack, similar to the WannaCry attack that hit organizations such as the NHS last month.
9 minute read

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