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UK updates public on Legal Aid Agency cyberattack

The Ministry of Justice says the 2025 attack exposed personal data held by the agency.

Original report: Oct 14, 2026

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  • The government says attackers accessed and took personal information relating to legal aid applicants and providers.
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The update describes a breach affecting people who use or provide legal aid services.

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UK GovernmentLegal Aid Agency cyber security incident data update October 2026
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  1. UK updates public on Legal Aid Agency cyberattack

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  3. The government says attackers accessed and took personal information relating to legal aid applicants and providers.

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  4. The update describes a breach affecting people who use or provide legal aid services.

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