https://techmonitor.ai/technology/cybersecurity/data-breaches-uk-law-firms-causes

Up to 60% of all data breaches at UK law firms were caused by human error from staff, according to new research by NetDocuments. The study, based on data released by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) between the third quarter of 2022 and the second quarter of 2023, reveals that only 40% of data breaches originated from malicious actors. Additionally, it is estimated that data belonging to 4.2 million people could have been compromised as a result of these incidents.

“Law firms and legal institutions handle vast amounts of sensitive and confidential information, which puts them at increased risk of cyber-attacks,” said NetDocuments’ vice president for compliance, David Hansen. “But it’s not just external threats like ransomware that law firms need to watch out for. Law firms must be vigilant to insider data breaches – whether intentional or accidental. This requires robust cyber security measures to govern access to documents, without hampering productivity.”