Freshfields profits slip despite rising revenue – Legal Cheek
Uptick in staff costs Freshfields has reported a dip in profits despite rising revenues, after a sharp increase in its wage bill weighed on the Magic Circle firm’s bottom line,…
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Fortinet FortiGate Under Active Attack Through SAML SSO Authentication Bypass – The Hacker News
Threat actors have begun to exploit two newly disclosed security flaws in Fortinet FortiGate devices, less than a week after public disclosure. Cybersecurity company Arctic Wolf said it observed active…
What could 2026 bring for residential conveyancers? – Legal Futures
The residential conveyancing sector is evolving, driven by rapid technological advancements and changing client expectations. Here, we explore the challenges and opportunities facing conveyancers in 2026. The post What could…
‘I walked away from City law to start a band-booking business’ – Legal Cheek
Legal Cheek speaks to Ed Southall about his decision to leave law and launch his own business Ed Southall’s career path has been anything but ordinary. “I didn’t study law…
React2Shell Vulnerability Actively Exploited to Deploy Linux Backdoors – The Hacker News
The security vulnerability known as React2Shell is being exploited by threat actors to deliver malware families like KSwapDoor and ZnDoor, according to findings from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 and…
How to create a ransomware playbook that works – CSO Online
Ransomware attacks continue to plague organizations, and they’re getting ever more sophisticated via tactics such as double- and multi-extortion and the use of artificial intelligence to create more refined attacks,…
Google to Shut Down Dark Web Monitoring Tool in February 2026 – The Hacker News
Google has announced that it’s discontinuing its dark web report tool in February 2026, less than two years after it was launched as a way for users to monitor if…
AI employment law firm negotiates £30k settlement for client – Legal Futures
The employment law service powered entirely by artificial intelligence and launched three months ago has negotiated a £30,000 settlement for a user. The post AI employment law firm negotiates £30k…
Compliance officers have “poor” knowledge of obligations – Legal Futures
Law firm compliance officers have “poor” knowledge of the SRA reporting and record-keeping requirements, according to research by the regulator. The post Compliance officers have “poor” knowledge of obligations appeared…
Managing partner “did not instigate” drunken kiss with paralegal – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has rejected an allegation that a managing partner instigated a non-consensual drunken kiss with a much younger paralegal. The post Managing partner “did not instigate” drunken…
Law Society applies to intervene in Mazur appeal – Legal Futures
The Law Society is to seek to intervene in the Mazur appeal amid specialist lawyers’ prediction that more costs disputes are on the way following the High Court decision. The…
How Cyber Insurance MGAs Shape Policies for Evolving Cyber Risks – Dark Reading
Managing general agents help insurers navigate sectors where they lack expertise. A cybersecurity policy written by an MGA is more likely to reflect an understanding of the risks CISOs deal…
Apple Patches More Zero-Days Used in ‘Sophisticated’ Attack – Dark Reading
Two Apple zero-day vulnerabilities discovered this month have overlap with another mysterious zero-day flaw Google patched last week. – Read More
Think Like an Attacker: Cybersecurity Tips From Cato Networks’ CISO – Dark Reading
Etay Mayor, a cybersecurity strategist and professor, shares his journey, insights, and advice on breaking into the diverse and ever-evolving field of cybersecurity. – Read More
Featured Chrome Browser Extension Caught Intercepting Millions of Users’ AI Chats – The Hacker News
A Google Chrome extension with a “Featured” badge and six million users has been observed silently gathering every prompt entered by users into artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots like OpenAI ChatGPT,…