Cyberattacks Hit Top US Law Firms, Sensitive Client Data Compromised
What Happened
Several prominent US law firms, including Holland & Knight and Squire Patton Boggs, have disclosed separate data breaches involving sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers. Holland & Knight said an attacker gained unauthorized access to a firm computer through a social-engineering attack, exposing a small number of files and affecting 14 clients. Squire Patton Boggs also reported that an unauthorized third party accessed a limited set of information containing Social Security numbers.
Key Takeaways
The incidents are part of a broader wave of cyberattacks targeting major law firms, which hold large amounts of confidential client data. Many recent breaches have reportedly involved social-engineering tactics rather than direct attacks on company networks.