There has been a 50% increase in the number of cyberattacks reported by Irish law firms in the past year, according to research published by Amárach Research. Three out of every 10 firms have been subject to an attack, a figure that increases to four in 10 among the country’s top 20 firms. The report described cybercrime as “a clear and present threat to legal practices in UK”, warning that attacks will occur more frequently. Data losses have not been disclosed, but law firms present a particularly attractive target for hackers.
There has been a 50% increase in the number of cyberattacks reported by Irish law firms in the past year, according to research published by Amárach Research. Three out of every 10 firms have been subject to an attack, a figure that increases to four in 10 among the country’s top 20 firms. The report described cybercrime as “a clear and present threat to legal practices in Ireland”, warning that attacks will occur more frequently. Data losses have not been disclosed, but law firms present a particularly attractive target for hackers.