MoJ Invests £50M in Cybersecurity Before LAA Cyberattack

MoJ Invests £50M in Cybersecurity Before LAA Cyberattack

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The UK's Ministry of Justice allocated £50 million for cybersecurity enhancements at the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) prior to a significant cyberattack disclosed in 2025. A report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) revealed shortcomings in the Ministry's management of the incident and related issues at HMP Dartmoor prison.