Perkins Coie Discloses January Data Breach After Unauthorized Access Perkins Coie LLP, a prominent U.S. law firm, reported a data breach in January 2024, during which an unauthorized third party accessed a user account and exfiltrated files from its network. The incident was detailed in a data breach notice, though the firm has not publicly disclosed the scope of the compromised data or the identity of the threat actor. The breach highlights growing cybersecurity risks in the legal sector, where sensitive client information and confidential case details make firms prime targets for cyberattacks. Perkins Coie, which serves high-profile clients across industries, has not confirmed whether the incident involved ransomware or other malicious activity. As of the disclosure, the firm is likely conducting forensic investigations to assess the full impact, though no additional details on mitigation efforts or regulatory notifications have been released. The incident underscores the persistent threat of credential-based attacks and the need for robust access controls in professional services.