<ul><li>The UK's Legal Aid Agency experienced a significant cyberattack resulting in the theft of private data, including criminal records, as reported by the Ministry of Justice.</li><li>Attackers claim to have accessed 2.1 million pieces of data, including applicants' contact details, criminal history, and financial information spanning the past 15 years.</li><li>The Ministry of Justice advises individuals who applied for legal aid during this period to remain vigilant for suspicious activities and update potentially exposed passwords.</li><li>The breach is being investigated by the National Crime Agency and the National Cyber Security Centre, with the Information Commissioner notified, and the Legal Aid Agency's online services have been taken offline.</li></ul>

Cyber attack on UK legal aid agency exposes private data, including criminal records

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