Microsoft recently revealed information about a Chinese state-sponsored attack targeting tens of thousands of organizations across the U.S., including law firms. In response, Microsoft released security updates and the FBI conducted an operation to remove ‘backdoors’ from infected Microsoft Exchange email servers. This incident highlights the need for law firms to reassess their data security protocols and prepare for potential nation-state attacks. This includes setting a clear security policy, reviewing cybersecurity technology, conducting user awareness training, auditing and automating where possible, and securing both on-premise and cloud-based software solutions.
This article was originally published on Legal IT Professionals.
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