Data at Risk: The Growing Threat of Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware attacks are no longer just IT horror stories

In the wake of the recent LockBit attack on a major law firm, it’s now clear that ransomware attacks are no longer just IT horror stories, but tangible threats with real-world implications.

These cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated. And law firms — the gold mines of confidential information — are prime targets for attacks. This latest incident demonstrates why a proactive approach to cybersecurity, one which includes regular testing and validation, is critical.

Many firms – especially small-to-medium firms – work with external IT service providers, which can make assessing the performance of their cybersecurity controls and practises a challenge. These environments, where BYOD policies might be more readily adopted without the necessary controls, or patch management is outsourced rather than centralised, could be exploited by attackers.

It’s vital that firms know, with complete visibility, where in their networks may be vulnerable to ransomware attacks. With automated security validation, firms can uncover weaknesses leveraged by disruptive ransomware strains. In doing so, they can better understand the effectiveness of their security controls against these attacks, and reduce risks with targeted remediation.

Appurity’s Solution

We’re supporting firms with our Automated Security Validation Service. It’s a comprehensive scan of your firm’s defences, all the time, which continuously reveals the most vulnerable areas and weaknesses that need remediating.

We see how your security controls measure up against ransomware attacks – including LockBit – the strength of your AD passwords, and whether your credentials policy is adhered to across your organisation. If we find critical holes in your security controls, we’ll work with you to fix them. 

With Appurity’s Automated Security Validation service, law firms can continuously monitor their cybersecurity posture, staying one step ahead of ransomware attackers. Interested in finding out more?