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February 21, 2024 Article
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Resources [Guest Post]
OVERVIEW As the primary cybersecurity defense agency for the nation, CISA is prepared to assist organizations in preparing for, responding Read More
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March 9, 2023 Article
How Lawyers Can Connect to Public Wi-Fi Safely [Guest Post]
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February 27, 2023 CLEPodcast
Sharon Nelson and John Simek of Sensei Enterprises Share Cybersecurity and Technology Advice for Small Firms
Powered by RedCircle Regardless of practice area, attorneys handle and store a volume of confidential information that can make them Read More
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December 13, 2022 Article
Holidays and Weekends: Prime Time for Cyberattacks [Guest Post]
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December 6, 2022 Article
Cyber Protection for Law Firms [Guest Post by Member Benefits, Inc. and Coalition]
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November 21, 2022 CLEVideo
Introduction to Cybersecurity: Awareness & Prevention
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November 2, 2022 Article
If U.S. Essential Infrastructure is Brought Down, Is Your Law Firm Prepared? [Guest Post]
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November 1, 2022 CLEVideo
Cybersecurity for Smaller Law Firms: Practical Advice for Protecting Your Firm (and Your Own Finances) from Online Threats
COURSE NUMBER 6628 CLE Approved by The Florida Bar for 1 hour of General CLE Credit including 1 hour Read More
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October 14, 2022 Article
What You Need To Protect Your Firm From Cyber Threats [Guest Post]
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October 7, 2022 Article
Mind Games Cybercriminals Play with Law Firm Employees [Guest Post]
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April 14, 2022 CLEVideo
How to Stop Hackers with Honey & Sand
COURSE NUMBER 5847 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit including 1 hour of Technology CLE credit. DESCRIPTION Read More
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January 12, 2022 CLEVideo
DOJ on Ransomware
COURSE NUMBER 5741 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit including 1 hour of Technology CLE credit. DESCRIPTION Read More
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August 30, 2021 CLEPodcast
All Those Tech Questions You’ve Been Afraid to Ask
Powered by RedCircle Today, practicing law requires a lot more technology know-how than in the past. Back in 2016, The Read More
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August 20, 2021 CLEVideo
Cybersecurity for Lawyers: How to Keep Your Firm’s Information Safe
Course Number 5523 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hours of Technology Description Learn Read More
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July 28, 2021 CLEVideo
Ransomware – Protect Your Data or Pay the Price
Course Number 5266 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hours of Technology or 1.0 hours Read More
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June 29, 2021 Article
Privacy – Protecting Your Digital Footprint
What is Privacy? There are many different definitions of “privacy.” We are going to focus on personal privacy, protecting the Read More
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June 8, 2021 Article
Securing Wi-Fi at Home
Overview To create a secure home network, you need to start by securing your Wi-Fi access point (sometimes called a Read More
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May 18, 2021 Article
I’m Hacked, Now What?
Have I Been Hacked? No matter how secure you are, sooner or later you may have an accident and become Read More
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April 26, 2021 CLEVideo
Thin Walls, Smart Homes, Zoom Towns & Data Breaches: 21 Things Lawyers Should Know About the Ethics of Lawyering Remotely in 2021
Course Number 2100896N CLE Approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Technology CLE Credit or Read More
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April 13, 2021 Article
Making Passwords Simple
Overview You are often told your passwords are key to protecting your accounts (which is true!), but rarely are you Read More
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March 23, 2021 CLEVideo
Embracing Technology and Protecting Client Data from Your Office to Your Home
Course Number 4555 CLE Approved by The Florida Bar for 1.0 hours of General CLE credit including 1.0 hours of Read More
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March 23, 2021 Article
Phone Call Attacks & Scams
Overview When you think of cyber criminals, you probably think of an evil mastermind sitting behind a computer launching sophisticated Read More
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March 15, 2021 Article
Virtual Conferencing Safely and Securely
What is Virtual Conferencing? With so many of us now working from home, you are most likely finding yourself remotely Read More
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March 9, 2021 Article
Am I Hacked?
Overview Just like driving a car, sooner or later you may have an accident no matter how secure you are. Read More
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February 19, 2021 CLEVideo
The Human Aspect of Cybersecurity: Cautionary Tales to Mitigate Risk – Social Engineering
Course Number 4475 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hours of Technology. Description Today’s technological Read More
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February 16, 2021 Article
Ransomware
What Is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware) that is designed to hold your files or computer Read More
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February 2, 2021 Article
Password Managers
Overview One of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself is to use a unique, strong password Read More
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January 29, 2021 Article
Protecting Privacy on Virtual Meetings [Guest Post]
We thank Michael J. Molenda, ME, JD., Member of The Florida Bar Standing Committee on Technology for this guest post. Read More
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January 19, 2021 Article
5 Cybersecurity tips to Help Keep Your Client’s Data Safe [Guest Post]
We thank Carlos Baradat, The Baradat Group, LLC for this guest post. Most law firms employ some sort of security Read More
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January 19, 2021 Article
Top Tips to Securely Using Social Media
Overview Social media sites, such as Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, are amazing resources, allowing you to meet, interact, Read More
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January 12, 2021 Article
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Overview You may find yourself needing to use public Wi-Fi for Internet access when you are away from home, such Read More
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December 15, 2020 Article
Creating a Cyber Secure Home
Overview In the past, building a home network was nothing more than installing a wireless router and several computers. Today, Read More
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November 24, 2020 Article
Personalized Scams
Overview Cyber criminals continue to come up with new and creative ways to fool people. A new type of scam Read More
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November 10, 2020 Article
Stop That Phish
Overview Email and messaging services (such as Skype, Twitter, or Snapchat) are one of the primary ways we communicate. We Read More
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October 19, 2020 Article
Law Firm Computer System Security [Guest Post]
We thank Michael J. Molenda, ME, JD., Member of The Florida Bar Standing Committee on Technology for this guest post. Read More
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October 7, 2020 ArticleDocument
Blockchain Use Cases Across 55 Big Industries
We thank Anessa Allen Santos, member of the Technology Law Committee of The Florida Bar, and The Business Law Section Read More
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October 7, 2020 ArticleDocument
US HOR Blockchain Legislation Summary Review
We thank Anessa Allen Santos, member of the Technology Law Committee of The Florida Bar, and The Business Law Section Read More
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October 7, 2020 ArticleDocument
Wyoming Blockchain Legislation Summary Review
We thank Anessa Allen Santos, member of the Technology Law Committee of The Florida Bar, and The Business Law Section Read More
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September 29, 2020 Article
Securing Your Mobile Devices
Your mobile devices are an amazing and easy way to communicate with friends, shop or bank online, watch movies, play Read More
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September 8, 2020 Article
Yes, You Are a Target
Overview Many people mistakenly believe they are not a target for cyber attackers: that they, their systems, or accounts do Read More
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September 1, 2020 Article
The Power of Updating
Overview You may not realize it but cyber attackers are constantly looking for and finding new vulnerabilities and weaknesses in Read More
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August 5, 2020 CLEVideo
Securing Your Mobility – How to Ethically Protect Information You Carry on Your Mobile Devices
Course Number 4078 CLE Approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Ethics CLE Credit and Read More
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August 4, 2020 Article
NSA: Working from Home? Select and Use Collaboration Services More Securely
FORT MEADE, Md., April 24, 2020 — (Info sheet updated June 4, 2020) Because of COVID-19, many U.S. Government employees Read More
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June 22, 2020 CLEPodcast
The Science of Working From Home
The Florida Bar Podcast welcomes Judge Robert Hilliard, Rebecca Bandy, and Jack Newton to explore their perspectives on the legal Read More
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June 20, 2020 CLEVideo
Consumer Law Meets Cyber Law: Emerging Consumer Protection Issues in Light of Digital Innovation and Technology Advancements
Course Number 3363 CLE Approved for 4.0 hours of General CLE Credit including 4.0 hours of Technology CLE Credit and Read More
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June 17, 2020 Article
Selected Data Privacy Laws Outline
As attorneys we understand the concept of trust, whether it is appropriately maintaining clients’ funds in a trust account or Read More
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June 17, 2020 Article
Quick Start Guide to Data Privacy Laws
The Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on Technology developed this Quick Start Guide to Data Privacy Laws to answer basic questions Read More
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April 13, 2020 CLEVideo
Tools Legal Professionals Need When Working From Home
Course Number 3907 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit and 1.0 hours of Technology. Description As more Read More
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March 19, 2020 Article
Cybersecurity Concerns of Remote Work
Guest Post by: William Gamble, Member, The Florida Bar Standing Committee on Technology While there are many businesses negatively impacted by Read More
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March 5, 2020 Article
Frauds Targeting Attorney Trust Accounts
The Practice Resource Center continues to receive reports of frauds targeting attorney trust accounts. The three most prevalent types of Read More
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March 3, 2020 Article
Scamming You Through Social Media
Overview Many of us have received phishing email, either at work or home. These emails look legitimate, such as from Read More
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February 18, 2020 Article
Passphrases
Background Passwords are something you use almost every day, from accessing your email or banking online to purchasing goods or Read More
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February 11, 2020 Article
Lock Down Your Login
The process of authentication, or proving who you are, is key to protecting your information, such as your email, social Read More
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January 21, 2020 Article
Staying Secure on the Road
We want you to be able to make the most of technology at all times, including when you travel. In Read More
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January 14, 2020 Article
Smart Home Devices
What are Smart Home Devices? Traditionally only a few of your devices at home could connect to the Internet, such Read More
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November 17, 2019 Article
Things You Should Know About Free Email & File Sharing Cloud Services
By: Karla J. Eckardt, Practice Management Advisor The Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on Technology has annotated The Legal Cloud Computing Read More
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September 24, 2019 Article
Stop That Malware
You probably have heard of terms such as virus, Trojan, ransomware, or rootkit when people talk about cyber security. These Read More
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August 23, 2019 CLEVideo
Law Practice Management and Technology for Today and Beyond
Course Number 3214 CLE Approved for 4 hours of General CLE Credit, 1 hour of Ethics, and 4 hours of Read More
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August 23, 2019 CLEVideo
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy for Lawyers
Course Number 3213 CLE Approved for 3 hours of General CLE Credit, 2 hours of Ethics, and 3 hours of Read More
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August 6, 2019 Article
Securely Using Mobile Apps
Mobile devices, such as tablets, smartphones, and watches, have become one of the primary technologies we use in both our Read More
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July 22, 2019 CLEVideo
Demystifying Cybersecurity for Law Firms
Course Number 3543 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit and 1 hour of Technology. Description Cybersecurity is Read More
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February 19, 2019 Article
Helping Others Secure Themselves
Many of us feel comfortable with technology, to include how to use it safely and securely. However, other coworkers, friends Read More
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January 29, 2019 Article
Search Yourself Online
Overview You most likely have heard how important it is to protect your privacy and the information you share online. Read More
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January 25, 2019 CLEVideo
Technology Ethics for Attorneys
Course Number 3239 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit, 1 hour of Technology, and 1 hour of Read More
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November 20, 2018 Article
Social Engineering
A common misconception most people have about cyber attackers is that they use only highly advanced tools and techniques to Read More
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November 6, 2018 CLEVideo
LegalFuel Speaker Series: Cybersecurity for the Everyday Lawyer
COURSE NUMBER 3128 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hours of Technology CLE credit and Read More
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November 6, 2018 CLEPodcast
What Lawyers Need to Know about Cybersecurity
Lawyers are in the business of holding sensitive and personal information, so they are prime targets for data breaches. Do Read More
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June 28, 2018 Article
Computer Virus and Malware Protection
The potential damage caused by computer malware, viruses and worms, should be considered by all attorneys in implementing an information Read More
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June 28, 2018 Article
Public Wi-Fi
With the prevalence of mobile device use and on-the-go communications, attorneys must be aware of the security challenges associated with Read More
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May 24, 2018 Article
Only Use Trusted Wi-Fi Networks
Only Use Trusted Wi-Fi Networks When Connecting to the Internet. Using a public Wi-Fi network not only puts your devices Read More
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May 22, 2018 Article
Social Media Applications Could Contain Malware
Social Media Applications Could Contain Malware or Trojan Horses. Avoid Installing Unnecessary 3rd Party Apps, and Restrict Your Sharing Settings. Read More
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May 21, 2018 Article
Keep Sensitive Data Secure
With major data breaches being reported all too frequently, organizations are now placing increased emphasis on the security of personal, Read More
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May 10, 2018 Article
Common Security Myth – I Don’t Have Anything a Hacker Would Want
Yes, you do. Hackers want to control your PC to send spam, distribute malware, or help launch a denial of Read More
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May 9, 2018 Article
Scan Your Computer
After you have installed an anti-virus and/or anti-spyware package, you should scan your entire computer periodically. If your anti-virus package Read More
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May 4, 2018 Article
Scan Your Email Messages With Antivirus Software
Viruses often infect your computer via instant messages and email attachments, especially when the attachment is an executable file. Enable Read More
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May 3, 2018 Article
Be Cautious of Cyber-Criminals
The term “cybercrime” is usually referred to as any criminal offense committed against or with the use of a computer Read More
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May 1, 2018 Article
Is That App Giving Away Your Privacy?
Be careful when you install apps on your mobile device. Many apps want more permissions than actually needed for their Read More
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April 26, 2018 CLEPodcast
Attorney Identity Theft
Shanell Schuyler gives us some tips about attorney identity theft scams, what they look like, and what both lawyers and clients can do to prevent them.
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April 17, 2018 Article
Cybersecurity for Trust Accounting
Monitor your trust account daily Check your account regularly to make sure all transactions posted are ones you authorized. Report Read More
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April 17, 2018 Article
Tips for Protecting Trust Accounts from Fraud
Fraudsters continue to target attorney trust accounts with variations of the phony cashier’s check scheme. These tips can help safeguard Read More
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February 12, 2018 Article
Email hack scam alert!
Hackers nearly steal more than $120,000 from a father-and-son law firm in St. Lucie CountyBy Jim Ash, Senior Editor, The Read More
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January 24, 2018 Article
Real Estate Wire Instructions Scams
The Florida Bar continues to receive multiple reports of fraudulent activity relating to wired funds in real estate transactions. One way Read More
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September 22, 2017 Article
How One Law Firm’s Spam Blocker Proved Costly
The Mailbox Rule is a contract law principle concerning acceptance of an offer.The rule relies on the concept that once a Read More
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September 18, 2017 Article
Enabling Two-Factor Authentication Can Help You Keep Client Data Safe
Keeping your client data secure is one of your obligations as a lawyer, and keeping your personal data secure is Read More
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September 1, 2017 CLEVideo
Cybersecurity and Email Encryption 101 for Lawyers
This webinar has been approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Technology CLE Credit. Course Read More
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August 4, 2017 Article
Be aware of phone and email scams that appear to be from the courts.
The Florida Supreme Court is warning of several widespread email and phone scams that try to trick people by saying Read More
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August 2, 2017 Article
DocuSign Phishing Campaign
DocuSign has detected an increase in phishing emails sent to some of their customers and users – and has posted Read More
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July 25, 2017 Article
Fraudulent Email Alert Regarding Unpaid Invoices
The Florida Bar warns its members that fraudulent emails regarding unpaid invoices are being distributed. We advise members not to click on any Read More
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June 27, 2017 CLEVideo
Reducing Litigation and Liability Risk for Attorneys
Presented by: RPost Course Number: 2710 Course Credits: 1.0 hour of General CLE credit, 1.0 hour of Business Litigation Certification Read More
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January 11, 2017 Article
Don’t Let Ransomware Hold Your Firm Hostage
With the new year come new challenges- and not just the legal kind. The holidays are a fertile time for hacking attacks. As firms close for the holidays and computer and security staff leave for break, computer systems, networks, and servers are left unattended. Such is the perfect time for an attack that takes time to effectuate, but is devastating for the target. This is the M.O. of the “ransomware” attack.
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January 5, 2017 Article
Never Post Any Personally Identifiable Information on Twitter
Twitter is a Completely Public Social Media Platform. Never Post Any Personally Identifiable Information on Twitter. Everything you post on Read More
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December 19, 2016 Article
Social Networks Can Be Used to Spread Malware
Social Networks Can Be Used to Spread Malware. Never Click on Unknown Links or Download Files through Social Media Accounts. Read More
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November 30, 2016 Article
Fraudulent Email Alert with the Subject “The Office of The State Attorney Complaint”
The Florida Bar warns its members about a fraudulent email with the subject “The Office of The State Attorney Complaint” Read More
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September 9, 2016 Article
Detecting Fraud
Review your bank, credit card and financial statements regularly to identify unauthorized activity. This is one of the most effective Read More
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June 13, 2016 ArticleVideo
How can I safely share files with a client over the internet?
Chad Burton, CEO of CuroLegal and founder of Burton Law provides tips on how to safely and securely share files Read More
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June 10, 2016 ArticleVideo
What do I need to know about keeping my network secure?
Steve Hindle, Director – Global Security Operations for Sykes Enterprises provides tips on how to keep your network safe from Read More
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April 5, 2016 Article
Cybersecurity 101 For Florida Attorneys
Open up any newspaper and you will not have to read far to find a headline on the latest security Read More
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February 3, 2016 Article
Legal Cloud Computing Association Publish First ‘Cloud Security Doctrine’ for Law Firms
Link to the full article:http://www.legalcloudcomputingassociation.org/legal-cloud-computing-association-publish-first-cloud-security-doctrine-for-law-firms/Legal technology vendors adopt standards for protecting law firms and client data hosted onlineThe Legal Cloud Read More