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PNLD Breach Exposes U.K. Police and Government Contact Details on Dark Web

The Hacker News
· August 3, 2026

AI summary

A breach of the Police National Legal Database has resulted in the exposure of contact information for police and government personnel. The compromised data includes names, organizations, and work email addresses of police officers, staff, and other professionals. This information has been published on the dark web. The breach was identified on July 26 and also involved the exposure of some names, although the extent of the breach is not fully detailed. The affected individuals include criminal justice professionals, government partners, and customers. The exposed data may pose a risk to those whose information was compromised.

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