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Data at law firms Quinn Emanuel, McDermott exposed in cyber breaches
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Fusion42 · 4 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Quinn Emanuel and McDermott law firms suffered recent data breaches involving unauthorized access via social engineering, exposing sensitive client data including Social Security numbers and health information. Both firms have informed law enforcement and are addressing the incidents while similar breaches have affected other major law firms.
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Law firms face rising regulatory scrutiny and liability due to cyberattacks exploiting social engineering. You must tighten client data protection now or risk losing clients and facing legal penalties.
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