Legal Aid Agency advises public to safeguard themselves after cyber attack

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) advises members of the public who have applied for legal aid since 2010 to safeguard themselves after a cyber attack on 23rd April 2025. 

On Wednesday 23rd April 2025, the Legal Aid Agency became aware of a cyber-attack on the agency’s online digital services.

On Friday 16th May 2025, the LAA discovered the attack was more extensive than originally understood and that the group behind it had accessed a large amount of information relating to legal aid applicants. So that the LAA can manage any further risk, and to ensure confidence in the ongoing security of the information provided to them, they are keeping the LAA Online Portal offline at this time.

The LAA is urging all members of the public who have applied for legal aid since 2010 to safeguard themselves. It is recommended impacted individuals are alert for any suspicious activity such as unknown messages or phone calls and to be extra vigilant to update any potential exposed passwords.

Find out more - Legal Aid Agency data breach - GOV.UK