Tag: law firms
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AiTM Phishing Overtakes Credential Theft as Top Law Firm Threat
Law firms are under siege from a new type of phishing attack, with AiTM phishing now accounting for 28.57% of initial access events in the sector, overtaking conventional credential theft as the top threat. This sophisticated attack method has become the go-to tactic for hackers, bypassing even multifactor authentication defenses.
Silent Ransom Group Exploits Law Firms with Fake IT Support Scams
Law firms are being targeted by the Silent Ransom Group through clever fake IT support scams, putting sensitive client information at risk. This sophisticated attack starts with innocent-looking invoice emails that trick victims into calling a phone number, initiating a chain of events that can lead to devastating consequences.
FBI Warns Law Firms of Silent Ransom Group's In-Person Data Heists
The FBI is sounding the alarm for US-based law firms after the Silent Ransom Group, a notorious data-extortion gang, claimed over 100 attacks - with a recent surge in activity that's left experts on high alert. This group's twist? They're using in-person tactics, combined with social engineering, to get their hands on sensitive data.
Cybercriminals Impersonate IT Personnel in Targeted Attacks
Cybercriminals are now masquerading as IT personnel to launch targeted attacks, with the FBI warning that law firms and professional sectors are prime targets. This new tactic allows groups like the Silent Ransom Group to swiftly access and exfiltrate sensitive data, often without encrypting systems.
FBI Warns Law Firms of In-Person Extortion Tactics by Silent Ransom Group
The FBI is sounding the alarm for US law firms, warning them of a growing threat from the Silent Ransom Group, which targets the legal industry for its highly sensitive data and uses in-person extortion tactics. This group has been linked to a string of incidents, and the FBI is urging law firms to be vigilant.