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Why Shadow AI is a Problem for Law Firms

Remember Shadow IT? Well say 'hello' to its pal, Shadow AI There were plenty of articles written about Shadow IT — defined by Cisco as “the use of...

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three lawyers celebrate now that they can use ChatGPT in their legal work

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ChatGPT Is a Lot More Valuable to Lawyers Now

Lawyers complained that ChatGPT was not entirely useful to them because it was limited to data prior to September 2021 – a huge limitation for an...

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a lawyer is sad that he has been phished by a hacker using chatGPT

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Breached Law Firms Bemoan: "The Class Action Attorneys Have Found Us"

Remember the Golden Ticket from Willy Wonka? A lot of lawyers thought they had discovered a golden ticket when they discovered ChatGPT. They were...

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a train is featured to serve as a metaphor for the cyber threats barreling towards you at the speed of a train.

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Why Your Law Firm Needs Social Engineering Awareness Training

Some time ago I had a conversation with a few lawyers who had come close to being scammed out of several hundred thousand dollars. While I was...

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a lawyer uses their handprint to identify themselves as a more secure alternative to passwords

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Passwords May be Extinct Sooner Than You Think

Lawyers Hate Passwords Lawyers have hated passwords since passwords first made their appearance. They resisted having them until their employer (or...

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a lawyer checks their cell phone

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Mobile Device Security Best Practices: Stay Secure While on the Go

In today's connected world, mobile phones have become an integral part of our lives. They provide us with convenience, communication, and a wealth of...

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A lawyer contemplates the good and bad ways to use AI in her legal practice

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The Right (And Wrong) Way to Use AI as a Lawyer

The machines rose from the ashes of the nuclear fire. Their war to exterminate mankind had raged for decades, but the final battle would not be...

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A lawyer cringes at the idea of implementing Zero Trust Architecture for their law firm's network

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Law Firms Cringe, But Bow to the Need for Zero Trust Architecture

Zero Trust Architecture simplified Lawyers have a “deer in the headlights” look whenever we talk about Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) - and we do...

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A futuristic woman

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Will Lawyers Survive AI's Impact on the Future of Law?

Catchy title, right? Well, we must ‘fess up – OpenAI’s ChatGPT lent us a hand. We submitted this request: “Suggest several striking titles for an...

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a graphic shows a hacker stealing files from a laptop

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How Hackers Get Into Your Computer & Law Firm

A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding a Network Takeover How do cybercriminals break into a law firm? It can be startlingly quick and easy. We’re...

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Holidays and Weekends: Prime Time for Cyberattacks

Did Your Law Firm Survive Thanksgiving?

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Ethics: Protect Your Electronic Contact List from Prying Eyes

Introduction to an Ethical Problem Most Attorneys Don’t Know About In April of 2022, a headline caught our attention. It referenced a new legal...

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