Fraudsters tricking others out of their money is nothing new. In fact, it’s been happening for thousands of years, with the first recorded instance of insurance fraud occurring in Greece in 300 BC. However, what is new is the level of sophistication fraudsters have been operating with since the rise of the internet and [...]
With every passing day, the techniques and technologies used by legal fraudsters are becoming increasingly sophisticated and convincing. In particular, deepfakes are becoming a significant threat, with fraudsters using these advanced technologies to commit identity theft against law firms and their clients. It is imperative that law firms remain well informed and astute when [...]
In recent months, cyber-attacks on high profile retail businesses including Marks & Spencer (M&S) and the Co-op have made the news headlines. This has affected many customers of these businesses, not just in terms of product availability, but also by having their personal data sold to criminals on the dark web. Of even greater [...]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot are becoming more common in work environments. For accountants, lawyers, and financial services professionals, with high workload and pressure from deadline, the promise of using AI to save time is attractive. However few people are trained on using AI properly and it's difficult to know [...]
For years now the choice of processor when buying a windows laptop was limited to just two main options - Intel or AMD. Intel were seen as the safe choice, with AMD usually coming in slightly cheaper and offering better value pound for pound. In recent years laptops with ARM processors, similar to those [...]
The last couple of years have seen a significant increase in digital impersonation scams specifically targeting professional services, accountancy, and law firms, and their clients. These scams exploit human error and IT related vulnerabilities, and their impacts can be devastating, ranging from financial loss to reputational damage. Why Law and Accountancy Firms Are Prime [...]
‘Quishing’ is a relatively new form of cyber scam, which is based on the familiar ‘phishing’ technique but instead uses fake QR codes to trick victims into disclosing confidential details to waiting cyber criminals. Why are so many people falling victim to Quishing? In recent years QR codes have become prolific both in consumer [...]
Lawyers are trusted by their clients to protect a significant amount of their most confidential information. From negligence claims to custody battles, a huge amount of personal data is stored by law firms in the management of legal cases: not just personal identifying information but medical records, detailed information about clients’ family disputes, wills, [...]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a huge number of applications for law firms. From help with drafting emails and letters to support with managing documents and legal compliance tasks, AI can revolutionise lawyer’s case management methods and productivity and can level up the way law firms operate. Read on to discover the top AI tools [...]
In the face of a startling increase in the sophistication and frequency of cyberattacks in the UK, especially against essential everyday services including water, energy, and transport, the UK government has confirmed their plans to strengthen the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations to protect these essential and digital services from cyber threats. What [...]
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