LawPavilion, a prominent Nigerian legal technology platform specializing in AI-driven research and judicial tools, has reportedly suffered a data breach. The incident, which came to light in January 2026, involves the alleged exposure of a database containing records for over 63,000 unique users. LawPavilion is widely used by legal practitioners, judges, and law students across Nigeria to access electronic law reports and AI-powered legal analytics.
The data was leaked on an underground forum by an anonymous actor who claimed the breach occurred earlier this month. The exposure represents a significant security incident for the Nigerian legal sector, as the platform is integrated into the workflows of numerous high-profile law firms and judicial bodies.
The allegedly compromised data includes:
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Full names
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Email addresses (over 63,000 unique entries)
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Phone numbers
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User Status (e.g., “Activated”)
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Unique User IDs (UIDs)
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