You may have seen reports in the news about a cyber-attack affecting the Legal Aid Agency (LAA). The LAA, which provides funding for people who need legal representation, has confirmed that its systems have been targeted in a criminal cyber-attack.
The Legal Aid Agency has experienced a significant cyber-attack, which may have given criminals access to personal information. At this stage, it’s not yet known exactly what data has been taken or which individuals may be affected.
However, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed that the following types of information may have been compromised:
If you have applied for legal aid at any time since 2010, it is possible that your data could be involved.
While investigations continue, it’s a good idea to take some basic precautions: