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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alexander Butler

Legal aid hack: Names, financial details and criminal histories compromised in cyberattack, Ministry of Justice says

Millions of pieces of personal data, including criminal records, have been stolen from legal aid applicants in a massive cyberattack.

The data, including national insurance numbers, employment status and financial data, was breached earlier this year, according to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).

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