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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alexander Butler

Ministry of Justice cyberattack: What data was stolen and what to do next

The personal data of potentially millions of legal aid applicants has been breached in a massive cyberattack - (Getty Images)

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) was hit by a massive cyberattack that is thought to have stolen millions of pieces of personal data from legal aid applicants.

The national insurance numbers, criminal records, employment status and other personal data of Legal Aid Agency applicants were breached earlier this year, according to the government department.

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