<ul><li>A cyberattack on the Legal Aid system led to the theft of a 'significant amount' of data, including criminal records, with up to 2.1 million records accessed.</li><li>The data stolen may include contact details, addresses, dates of birth, national ID numbers, criminal history, employment status, financial data, debts, and payments.</li><li>Legal Aid Agency's online digital services have been taken offline as a precaution, and the Ministry of Justice is working with authorities to secure systems.</li><li>Individuals advised to be vigilant against unknown communications, update passwords, and verify identities independently to protect against potential misuse of stolen data.</li></ul>

Legal Aid database hacked, 'significant amount' of data and criminal records stolen

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