SecurityThe Recordabout 2 hours ago
UK Legal Aid Hack Exposes 1978 Records
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A cyberattack on Britain's Legal Aid Agency stole approximately 250,000 records predating 2007, with the earliest verified record dating from 1978. Justice Minister Sarah Sackman stated criminals exploited IT vulnerabilities to exfiltrate data including names, dates of birth, and National Insurance numbers. The breach affects cases from January 2007 to May 16, 2025, and includes probation data.
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