Since 2009, the FBI has repeatedly warned law firms that cybercriminals are actively targeting their client communications in search of material nonpublic information (intellectual property, financial disclosures and M&A activities) and competitive intelligence. Despite the warnings, the majority of law firms have done very little to address their vulnerabilities ArmorText enables law firms to usher in a new era of increased productivity, functionality, and security Conscientious lawyers that understand the inherent vulnerabilities of email, the threats posed by state-sponsored hackers, and the need to encrypt communications beyond the firewall are embracing ArmorText. ArmorText enables them to work securely in the office, while on the go, and at home. While law firms have not traditionally seen themselves as attractive targets for state-sponsored hacks and industrial espionage, they are now prime targets and should take defensive measures to protect their reputations, clients and profits. A secure messaging platform for the Legal Community ArmorText is a SaaS encrypted messaging application built to service the needs of the legal community. It has greater functionality than email, all the benefits of messaging, and represents an 80% cost savings when compared to traditional on premise solutions. ArmorText also surpasses the Standards for Reasonable Care Recommendations issued by the American Bar Association, Connecticut State Bar, and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct 648. Encrypted and secure Full featured and easy to use Cost effective Surpasses ABA standards Hackers broke into the computer networks at some of the country’s most prestigious law firms, and federal investigators are exploring whether they stole confidential information for the purpose of insider trading... March 1, 2016 The FBI began warning firms that they were specifically being targeted by organized cybercriminals as early as 2009, and in 2011 invited 200 of the largest law firms to discuss the rise in sophisticated cyber-attacks targeted at law firms. Part of the reason for this is that law firms often present an easier target than some of their clients July 1, 2017 Law firms are the subject of targeted attacks for one simple reason, their servers hold incredibly valuable information. That includes businesses’ IP, medical records, bank information, even government secrets. For hackers looking for information they can monetize, there is no better place to start August 1, 2017 A financially motivated cyber crime insider trading scheme involves a hacker compromising the law firm’s computer networks and monitoring them for material, non-public information (MNPI). This information, gained prior to a public announcement, is then used by a criminal with international stock market expertise to strategically place bids and generate a monetary profit. June 1, 2016 Chicago Law Firm Accused of Lax Data Security in Lawsuit…The complaint refers to Johnson & Bell “as a data breach waiting to happen” and claims the firm marketed itself as using top data security to protect its clients’ information but in fact had numerous lapses, including — according to the complaint — an online time-keeping system that had not been updated in 10 years December 1, 2016 Why you need ArmorText Seamless interoperability across the majority of operating systems, mobile devices, tablets and desktops Protects your conversations, enclosures and high-value transactions Empowers you with full enterprise and information lifecycle controls The only secure messenger built for regulated industries Schedule a Demo Download Brochure