Data at law firms Quinn Emanuel, McDermott exposed in cyber breaches

Two prominent U.S. law firms, Quinn Emanuel and McDermott, have recently experienced data breaches, exposing sensitive client and personal information. The breaches, which occurred through social engineering tactics, have prompted both firms to notify law enforcement and affected parties. While the identity of the perpetrators remains unknown and it is unclear if the breaches are related, large law firms are increasingly becoming attractive targets for cybercriminals due to their extensive holdings of confidential business and personal data.

McDermott reported the breach to the Vermont state attorney general, stating that the incident involved an isolated social engineering incident and affected Social Security numbers and health data. Quinn Emanuel, on the other hand, identified unauthorized access to stored files for a single software application, affecting a limited number of client documents.

Both firms have emphasized their commitment to maintaining the confidentiality and privacy of client and firm information, with cybersecurity experts assisting in their investigations.

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