Small law firms have become popular targets for cyber criminals as they seek valuable data. A 2011 study found that 80 U.S. law firms had been hacked, and more recent data shows data breaches have increased significantly. New threats to law firms include inexpensive devices like the WiFi Pineapple that can intercept communications from public networks, side channel emissions from electronics that reveal sensitive data, and hard drives from office equipment like copiers and printers that may contain private client information. Law firms can help mitigate these risks by educating staff about threats, enabling encryption, and ensuring devices are wiped before disposal.