A significant data breach at the UK's Legal Aid Agency has exposed millions of personal records from legal aid applicants dating back to 2010, including addresses and financial information. The Ministry of Justice confirmed the attack was detected in late April but the extent of the breach was only understood mid-May, prompting advice for affected individuals to be vigilant against potential scams. The agency is currently working to enhance security and has taken its online services offline to protect users.

Over 250 million identity records have been leaked online, affecting citizens from seven countries including Turkey, Egypt, and Canada. The exposed data, which includes sensitive personal information such as ID numbers and addresses, was found on misconfigured servers, posing significant risks for identity theft and fraud. Researchers suspect a single entity may be behind the databases, though attribution remains unclear.