LEGAL AID AGENCY CYBER-ATTACK
On 19th May 2025 the Legal Aid Agency published a statement which revealed an extensive cyber-attack on their online digital services. These are the services through which legal aid providers log their work and receive payment from the Government.
The Agency took immediate action to bolster the security of the system and informed all legal aid providers that some of their details, including financial information, may have been compromised.
The Agency believe that a group has accessed and downloaded a significant amount of personal data from those who applied for legal aid through our digital service since 2010.
This data may have included contact details and addresses of applicants, their dates of birth, national ID numbers, criminal history, employment status and financial data such as contribution amounts, debts and payments.
The Agency have urged all members of the public who have applied for legal aid in this time period to take steps to safeguard themselves. They recommend that you stay alert for any suspicious activity such as unknown messages or phone calls and to update any potentially exposed passwords. If you are in doubt about anyone you are communicating with online or over the phone you should verify their identity independently before providing any information to them.
If we have represented you through Legal Aid and you have questions or concerns about any data that the Agency may hold, please do not hesitate to contact us via Compliance@fs.co.uk.