When it comes to Illinois cybersecurity best practices, law firms must continually ensure they’re adapting to today’s complex and evolving threat landscape. With increasing threats of ransomware, phishing scams, and data breaches, Illinois attorneys must take deliberate steps to protect client information, uphold professional ethics, and minimize liability. Legal professionals face unique risks due to the sensitive nature of the information they manage and the growing use of digital platforms for communication, research, and remote work.

Business Email Compromise Prevention is one of Illinois law firms' most urgent cybersecurity priorities in 2025. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), business email compromise (BEC) accounted for over $2.77 billion in reported losses last year across more than 21,000 complaints. These attacks often go undetected until client funds are stolen, trust accounts are drained, or sensitive data is exposed.