The UK's Legal Aid Agency (LAA) reported a potential data breach affecting payment information of legal aid providers, prompting an investigation by the National Crime Agency and Cyber Security Centre. This comes amid a surge in UK cyberattacks, including those on major retailers like M&S, Co-op, and Harrods, linked to DragonForce ransomware. Authorities urge all UK businesses to strengthen cybersecurity in light of these escalating threats.