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UK Legal Aid Agency: Hackers stole records dating back to 1978

BleepingComputer·October 15, 2026·1 min read
UK Legal Aid Agency: Hackers stole records dating back to 1978

The UK's Legal Aid Agency (LAA), an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice, said attackers who breached its IT systems in April 2025 stole records dating back to 1978. The agency manages the Public Defender Service. The breach exposed sensitive legal records, and the LAA is notifying affected individuals and working with cybersecurity experts.

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