A ransomware attack in Ohio has disrupted the operations of a local government agency, affecting over 45,000 residents. The attack has prompted an investigation and raised concerns about cybersecurity measures in place to protect sensitive information.

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.

Thousands of Afghans were relocated to the UK under a secret scheme following a significant data breach that revealed the personal information of nearly 19,000 applicants for resettlement after the Taliban takeover. The breach was kept under wraps by a super-injunction until a High Court ruling lifted the gag order, allowing the details of the leak and the government's response to come to light, including the acknowledgment of the potential risks faced by those affected.