A data breach at the UK's Legal Aid Agency (LAA) has compromised significant amounts of personal data dating back to 2010. Cybercriminals accessed sensitive information including contact details, national ID numbers, and financial data of legal aid applicants. The attack was detected on April 23 and revealed to be more extensive than initially believed, with reports suggesting that 2.1 million data points could be involved. The Ministry of Justice urges applicants to be vigilant about potential identity theft and fraudulent activity in light of this breach, affecting potentially hundreds of thousands of individuals.
The attack on the UKâs Legal Aid Agency revealed a significant breach of personal data regarding legal aid applicants, raising serious privacy concerns.
The Ministry of Justice confirmed that cybercriminals accessed sensitive information, including contact details, financial data, and criminal histories of applicants since 2010.
With over 2.1 million data points believed to have been stolen, the fallout from this breach could impact a vast number of individuals seeking legal aid.
Affected individuals are urged to remain vigilant against suspicious activities, as the data breach may lead to identity theft and fraud risks.
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