Liability Minute Blog
The Liability Minute blog is a resource provided by ISBA Mutual, offering concise and insightful updates on emerging legal issues. This platform keeps legal professionals informed about the latest developments and trends in liability law, helping them navigate complex legal landscapes with ease. Each minute-long segment distills critical information into a digestible format, ensuring that practitioners stay current and well-equipped to address evolving legal challenges.
Silent Ransom Group: FBI Reports Concentrated Attacks Against Law Firms
The Silent Ransom Group (SRG), also known as Luna Moth, Chatty Spider, and UNC3753, has emerged as a serious cyber threat to U.S.-based law firms. According to the FBI, SRG uses sophisticated social engineering tactics, including callback phishing emails and IT-themed phone calls, to gain remote access to devices, steal sensitive client data, and extort victims. While SRG has targeted multiple sectors, the legal industry is a prime focus due to the confidential nature of its work and the potential value of its data.
Business Email Compromise Prevention for Illinois Law Firms
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.