Not knowing or understanding the cybercrime risks your law firm faces puts you at a disadvantage against cyber criminals who know exactly what they’re doing. But wrapping your head around the lingo used to talk about the topic can be tricky.

Cybercrime terminology is complex and it’s constantly changing and evolving. Knowing the meanings behind key terms can make cybercrime easier to understand and prevent.

Key Cybercrime Terms

The following are some of the biggest threats currently facing professional businesses such as your firm:

Phishing – Phishing is a common type of online fraud through email. The term is pronounced like fishing and that comparison can be helpful for understanding how the scam works.

Just as a fisherman casts a line near a group of fish and waits for a single bite, a cybercriminal rolls […]