Florida Law Firms Hit by Cyberattacks, Raising Concerns for Healthcare-Related Legal Practices
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
Two Florida law firms, Zumpano Patricios PA and LaBovick Law Group, have reported significant data breaches affecting over 282,000 individuals, highlighting urgent cybersecurity concerns in healthcare-related legal practices. ZP Law's breach potentially compromised the health information of nearly 280,000 people, while LaBovick's incident involved the ransomware exfiltration of data from 2,825 individuals. These breaches underline the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures in law firms managing sensitive healthcare data, as such vulnerabilities can lead to severe consequences for both individuals and the healthcare system. Healthcare professionals must recognize the importance of partnering with law firms that prioritize data security to protect patient information effectively.
