Do you have clients who ignore your security recommendations?
They say they can’t afford it.
They tell you they aren’t a target.
They assume cyber insurance will cover them.
Then they get hacked.
And that’s just the beginning of the nightmare.
The Breach Is Just the First Hit—The Lawsuit Comes Next
An accounting firm recently suffered a data breach. The hackers got in, stole sensitive data, and clients started receiving fraud alerts. (I’ve been told that some received alerts before the firm even got around to sending out breach notification letters…)
Then came the lawsuit.
The firm wasn’t prepared. They didn’t have the right security controls (employee cyber awareness training, policies that were signed by all employees, etc). And when the attorneys started looking for someone to blame, they named the MSP.
The result?
A $7.25 million class action settlement.
The MSP was forced to pay $925,000.
This is just the start.
Lawyers are cashing in on cybersecurity lawsuits.
They’re running ads: “Did you get a data breach notification? You deserve a payout!”
It’s personal injury law for cybersecurity breaches. And now that they’ve hit the jackpot with this case and MGM’s $45 million settlement, they’re coming for more.
Your High-Risk Clients Are Sitting Ducks—And So Are You
If you serve any of these industries, they are prime targets for lawsuits after a breach:
- Law Firms – Handling trust accounts and sensitive client data.
- Accountants & Financial Advisors – Sitting on tax returns, Social Security numbers, and bank details.
- Real Estate & Mortgage Lenders – Wire transfers make them a fraudster’s dream.
- Insurance Agents – Their emails have policies, claims, and payouts.
- Medical Providers – Hackers steal patient data and then blackmail them directly.
- Consulting Firms – Strategic advisors often have access to highly sensitive business information.
- Nonprofits – Trusted by donors, which makes them easy to impersonate. Donor banking details and PII.
These organizations don’t think they need security—until it’s too late.
When they get hit, they’ll look for someone to blame.
If you don’t have documented proof that you warned them, they will name you in the lawsuit.
How to Protect Yourself—Starting Now
- Start documenting risk acceptance immediately.
- If a client refuses security services, get it in writing. Sign Secure Now makes this simple.
- Recommend Cyber Liability Guard (CaaS) to every client.
- They need it—and you need proof that they were offered protection.
- Get a Cyber Liability Assessment.
- You are making commitments you don’t even realize. It’s time to uncover them.
If you haven’t gotten a Cyber Liability Assessment, now is the time.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a long-time partner or you don’t know us from dirt—you need one.
Get started today: www.galacticscan.com/liability
