In late July 2026, a newly emerged cybercrime group known as ExfilSquad claimed responsibility for breaching the Police National Legal Database (PNLD), a key online resource used by UK police forces for criminal law guidance and legal assistance. The attackers published the personal and professional contact details of more than 100,000 police officers, staff, and other criminal justice professionals on the dark web. What Happened The incident was identified on Sunday, 26 July