A spate of recent ransomware attacks aimed at law firms in Norfolk and Suffolk has prompted police to urge companies to toughen up their cyber resilience.
Police fear legal firms, which hold sensitive client information and handle significant amounts of money, are potential rich pickings for cyber criminals.
Following the recent spate of attacks, where criminals use malware to block access to files unless the victim pays them money, Norfolk and Suffolk constabularies have organised an online event to give advice to law firms.
Detective Inspector Fiona Bail, head of cyber and innovation at the Eastern Region Cyber Resilience Centre, said: "The impact an attack has on an unprepared organisation should not be underestimated.
"Reputational damage can be just as devastating as the financial impact. The cost of remediation, repairing damage and regaining client trust can potentially put a whole practice in jeopardy."
Source: Norfolk police concerned over spate of ransomware attacks | Eastern Daily Press (edp24.co.uk)
