'Significant amount' of private data stolen in UK Legal Aid hack
a year ago
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- A 'significant amount' of private data, including details of domestic abuse victims, was hacked from Legal Aid's online system.
- The breach occurred in April, with data dating back to 2010 downloaded, affecting over two million pieces of information.
- Compromised data includes addresses, dates of birth, national ID numbers, criminal history, employment, and financial details.
- Legal Aid's chief executive apologized, acknowledging the breach is 'shocking and upsetting' for affected individuals.
- The Ministry of Justice is working with the National Crime Agency and National Cyber Security Centre, and has informed the Information Commissioner.
- Legal aid providers' online services have been taken offline following the breach.
- Recent cyber-attacks have also targeted Harrods, Marks & Spencer, and the Co-op, causing significant disruptions.