Here's a quick checklist of things you should do when your email has been compromised.

Topics: Email Management, cybersecurity, phishing, Email Security

Recent research has shown changes in the effectiveness of various phishing attacks.

Cofense, previously PhishMe, issued a report based on 1,400 clients in 23 industries in more than 50 countries that notes that 7.5 million phishing emails were reported in 2017 alone. But the effectiveness of phishing campaigns has shifted.

In prior research, users were most emotionally motivated to open emails that made them feel a sense of urgency, fear or opportunity. Those three emotional motivators have now been replaced with entertainment, social and reward/recognition.

Topics: Security, Training, cybersecurity, Ransomware, Hacking, phishing, Cybercrime, Email Security, Information Security

Even though email is as ubiquitous at law firms as it is in other industries, few legal professionals pay adequate attention to the importance of effectively managing their emails. In a series of blog posts, we will look at the importance of classifying emails, archiving emails, mailbox management, getting legal professionals to comply with email management policies, data security practices, handling emails for departing attorneys or matter release and email retention and destruction.

Topics: DMS, Email Management, Document Management, Microsoft, Office 365, Email Security, Outlook

Topics: Email Management, Mimecast, Office 365

If you want to know what’s happening in top cybersecurity threats right now, ask the FBI.

Topics: cybersecurity, Cybercrime

A recent ransomware attack against the city of Atlanta took its computers offline for over a week while city officials, along with the FBI, attempted to remedy the situation without paying the hackers $51,000 in Bitcoin. 

Topics: cybersecurity, Ransomware, Cybercrime, Email Security, Information Security

We thank our partners at DocsCorp for sharing this blog post about the new release of cleanDocs 2.1. cleanDocs is a breakthrough technology that removes metadata from Microsoft Office, PDF and ZIP files at sub-second speeds.

Topics: Partner Series, DocsCorp, Email Management, cleanDocs, Email Security, Recipient Checking

Topics: cybersecurity

Topics: Security, Training, Malware, Information Governance, Email Management, Network, Access Control, Mimecast, Dual Factor Authentication, whaling, cybersecurity, Passwords, Biometric Authentication, Two Factor Authentication, Ransomware, Hacking, Advanced Persistent Threats, phishing, Antivirus, Cybercrime, Enterprise Mobility Management, Mobile, Email Security, 2FA, Information Security, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Testing, firewall

We have recently been made aware of a sophisticated email phishing campaign targeting law firms and other businesses. 

Topics: Security, Alerts, Email Management, cybersecurity, Hacking, phishing, Cybercrime, Email Security, Information Security, Identity Theft

It's that time again — time to file your taxes early so criminals don't do it for you and steal your possible refunds. This is of special importance after the recent Equifax hack in which most Americans' personal information, including Social Security Numbers, was accessed by criminals. The most effective defense is to file your taxes early — before identity thieves have the chance to do it for you. 

Topics: Security, Alerts, Hacking, phishing, PII, Cybercrime, Identity Theft

We thank our partners at First American for this special contribution to our blog. 

 

By Christina Floyd, First American Equipment Finance

 

Technology changes at an insanely fast pace, and many law firms struggle to stay on top of it all. Choosing the right level of technology investment is a persistent challenge with far-reaching implications – impacting not only the firm’s budget and cash flow, but also staff productivity and overall competitiveness.

 

Unfortunately, it’s far too easy to either over- or under-invest in technology. Finding room in the budget for large IT purchases can be difficult, but holding on to older technology that slows down staff and drains resources with maintenance and upkeep is no better.

 

A lease-based technology refresh program may be just the answer.

Topics: Partners

In last week’s blog, we introduced you to the idea of taking a closer look at Office 365 for your law firm’s current IT environment. This week, we’re going to go into more detail to help you weigh your options and make a plan to migrate to Office 365. 

Topics: Microsoft, Office 365

Topics: Partners, Microsoft, Office 365, Articles