Cyberattacks on Law Firms Nearly Double as Stolen Documents Hit the Dark Web
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Cyberattacks on law firms surge as stolen documents appear on the dark web, with Greenberg Traurig confirming sensitive files posted publicly and BakerHostetler reporting incidents nearly doubling in 2025. The spike highlights escalating vulnerability in legal data handling, prompting firms to boost cybersecurity budgets and clients to demand stronger privacy safeguards, influencing industry risk assessments.
Greenberg Traurig said documents were posted to the dark web, while BakerHostetler recorded a near-doubling of law-firm incidents in 2025.