As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries worldwide, its rapid adoption in Canadian businesses—including law firms—is exposing organizations to new cybersecurity risks. A recent report by Cisco highlights a troubling trend: while AI-related cyber incidents are increasing, most businesses remain unprepared to defend against them.
Cisco’s findings reveal that 80% of Canadian businesses have faced AI-driven cyberattacks in the past year, yet only 3% are fully equipped to counter these threats. Alarmingly, over half of these organizations struggle to fill essential cybersecurity roles, leaving them even more vulnerable.
Although the report covers general business security challenges, experts stress that law firms face unique risks—making them prime targets for cybercriminals.
Law firms hold highly sensitive corporate and personal data, making them attractive to cybercriminals seeking ransom payments, corporate espionage, or strategic advantages in litigation. According to cybersecurity lawyer Matt Saunders, AI-powered threats—including deepfake video and voice phishing scams—now allow cybercriminals to impersonate executives and legal professionals with alarming accuracy.
While the legal sector is especially vulnerable, small businesses across Canada face similar threats. Cyberattacks are no longer limited to large corporations—small firms with valuable data or weak security measures are increasingly targeted.
The best approach? Recognizing that cyberattacks are inevitable and ensuring your business is prepared to recover when—not if—an incident occurs.
Original article courtesy of CanadianLawyerMag.com
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