Parafox Technologies

Data Security for Law Firm
  • Clients:

    Corporate Law Firm

Scenario

Highly targeted by a phishing email campaign designed to steal sensitive client documents. The attackers crafted emails that appear to be from colleagues or clients, tricking lawyers and paralegals into clicking malicious links that compromise their accounts.

Objective

To implement effective and comprehensive incident response plan in mitigating a phishing attack. The key goals are: 

  • Identify and contain the breach: Detect suspicious activity, investigate the compromised account, and prevent further damage. 
  • Eradicate the threat: Remediate compromised accounts, remove malware, and secure the network. 
  • Educate and prevent future attacks: Train employees on identifying phishing attempts and strengthen security awareness. 
Data Security Use Case

Response Initiated

Initial Detection

The firm's IT team notices unusual login activity originating from a new location on the firm associate's account. This triggers into further investigation.

DFIR Investigation 

Our DFIR team initiated the analysis of the associate's compromised email account and network activity. We identified the phishing email and a spoofed website that was used to steal the credentials.

Containment and Eradication

The associate's compromised account credentials were immediately reset. The IT team scanned the firm's network for any signs of malware that might have been downloaded through the phishing link.

User Notification and Education

Post Remediation we help the firm in conducting security awareness training sessions, educating employees on information security and how to identify phishing attempts.

Benefits

Reduced Risk of Data Loss
  • Mitigates the risk of sensitive client data being stolen by attackers through phishing emails. 
Enhanced Security Posture
  • Improves the overall security posture of the law firm by identifying and addressing vulnerabilities.
Improved Client Confidence
  •  Demonstrates a proactive approach to protecting client data, fostering trust and confidence. 
Reduced Downtime
  • Swift response helps to minimize disruption to business operations.  
Enhanced User Awareness
  • Security awareness training equips employees to better identify phishing attempts, strengthening the first line of defence
Compliance
  • Helps ensure compliance with data protection regulations.