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British Columbia lawyers face rising extortion threats demanding money to avoid leaks or false complaints, with authorities investigating and urging vigilance.
British Columbia lawyers are being warned of a surge in extortion threats, with the Law Society of B.C.
urging legal professionals to remain vigilant and report suspicious messages demanding money, often threatening to expose confidential information or file false complaints.
The regulator advises against paying demands, as it does not ensure safety and may lead to further extortion.
Cybersecurity measures and data handling protocols should be strengthened, and authorities are investigating the pattern, which appears to be part of a broader trend affecting Canadian legal professionals.
No specific perpetrators have been identified.
Los abogados de la Columbia Británica se enfrentan a crecientes amenazas de extorsión exigiendo dinero para evitar filtraciones o denuncias falsas, con las autoridades investigando e instando a la vigilancia.