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.
Law Firm Multi-Factor Authentication: An Essential Defense Against Data Breaches
Law firm multi-factor authentication (MFA) has become one of the most effective defenses against cybercrime, a threat that continues to evolve and increasingly targets Illinois law firms. The latest FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) 2024 Report recorded $13.7 billion in cyber-enabled fraud losses nationwide, much of it stemming from compromised credentials and business email compromise (BEC) incidents. These schemes often begin with something as simple as a stolen password, giving attackers access to sensitive data and financial systems.