Website related cyber-attacks remain in the top three categories of the most commonly reported breaches, which include fraudulent emails or being directed to fraudulent websites, impersonating an organisation in emails or online and viruses, spyware or malware. In helping Law Society members to understand more about cybersecurity, this whitepaper examines the potential vulnerabilities of websites; the types of hack, signs that a site has been hacked and their impact. It also suggests practical ways in which to reduce the likelihood of, and to mitigate, attacks.

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