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Stories and information about developments affecting the legal professions, both locally and nationally.

Cyber Alert To Law Firms
April 20, 2022
Cyber Alert To Law Firms

Durham Constabulary advice following ransomware attack on Newcastle law firm
 

AML And Preventing Terrorist Financing
May 27, 2020
AML And Preventing Terrorist Financing

The Legal Sector Affinity Group has published an advisory note highlighting key coronavirus-related AML risks

Covid-19 Cybersecurity And Fraud Prevention
May 27, 2020
Covid-19 Cybersecurity And Fraud Prevention

Pandemic and lockdown create vulnerabilites that criminals and fraudsters are seeking to exploit

Podcast: GDPR - 100 Days On
November 13, 2018
Podcast: GDPR - 100 Days On

Listen to Pearl Moses and Jorren Knibbe discuss the practical application of GDPR in legal business

CEO Fraud - Forewarned Is Forearmed
December 13, 2017
CEO Fraud - Forewarned Is Forearmed

How fraudsters almost extorted €500,000 using only emails and phone calls

Two Things To Improve Your Cybersecurity
December 6, 2017
Two Things To Improve Your Cybersecurity

There are ways to harden your cybersecurity without breaking the bank
 

The Biggest Cyber-Threat Of All
November 21, 2017
The Biggest Cyber-Threat Of All

Friday afternoon fraud is now the biggest cybercrime afflicting the legal sector

Latest Anti-Money Laundering Guidance
October 30, 2017
Latest Anti-Money Laundering Guidance

The anti-money laundering (AML) legal supervisors have agreed draft legal sector anti-money laundering guidance

Latest Guidance On GDPR
October 11, 2017
Latest Guidance On GDPR

You may be sick of hearing about GDPR, but it's something that all firms must address
 

Vigilence Against Bank Payment Fraudsters Urged
July 5, 2017
Vigilence Against Bank Payment Fraudsters Urged

Bank payment fraud is on the rise - here are a few tips to help you to remain vigilant against the threat