Cyberattack

Legal Aid Sector on the Brink: Cyberattack Strikes Agency, Weighing Heavily on Vulnerable Clients and Providers

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Bristol, England — A cyber attack targeting the Legal Aid Agency has wreaked havoc across the legal sector, significantly affecting legal aid firms that often struggle with limited financial resources. This disruption has raised immediate concerns over the ability of these firms to meet payroll and operational costs in the wake of such a crisis. Beverley Watkins, Managing Partner at Watkins Solicitors, spoke out about the dire situation on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio Bristol. With half of her firm’s work focused on legal aid, she described the ramifications of the assault as “devastating,” … Read more

UK Justice Department Halts Legal Aid Services After Major Cyberattack Exposes Sensitive Data

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LONDON — The British Ministry of Justice announced the suspension of online legal aid services following a cyberattack that compromised sensitive personal information of users and their legal representatives. The breach, discovered on April 23, was found to be more extensive than initially believed when further details emerged last Friday. Jane Harbottle, the chief executive of the Legal Aid Agency, expressed her regret, acknowledging the distress this development may cause to individuals who rely on these services. “To protect users and preserve the integrity of the service, we determined that taking the online platform offline … Read more

Clark County School District’s Motion for Immunity in Cyberattack Class Action Lawsuit Under Consideration by Judge

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LAS VEGAS, NV – A judge in Clark County is leaning toward granting the motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit filed against the Clark County School District (CCSD) in response to a cyberattack in 2023 that leaked students’ data. However, the judge wants both sides to prepare arguments regarding the district’s potential immunity. CCSD initially informed families about the breach on October 16, after discovering the issue around October 5. The lawsuit, filed on October 31, alleges that the breach led to the exposure of highly sensitive information belonging to teachers, students, graduates, and … Read more