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Darktrace Appoints David Morris as Chief Legal Officer

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Based on Darktrace News · Apr 27, 2026

Darktrace confirms no compromise after LockBit claims of hacking its systems, while also announcing David Morris as Chief Legal Officer effective May 4, 2026.

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Darktrace Appoints David Morris as Chief Legal Officer
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We have completed a thorough security investigation following yesterday’s tweets by LockBit claiming they had compromised Darktrace’s internal systems.
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We can confirm that there has been no compromise of its systems or any of its affiliate systems.
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Darktrace its service to its customers remains uninterrupted and is operating as normal and no further action is required.
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Earlier this morning we became aware of tweets from LockBit, the cyber-criminal gang, claiming that they had compromised Darktrace’s internal security systems and had accessed its data.
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Morris brings over 25 years of experience in legal and compliance leadership across major technology firms.
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The platform is supported by over 2,300 employees and serves nearly 10,000 customers worldwide.

Darktrace has completed a security review after LockBit, a cyber-criminal gang, claimed via tweets to have compromised the company’s internal systems. The investigation found no evidence of a breach, and all customer services remain fully operational. Darktrace emphasized that no compromised data was linked to its social media posts and stated its systems remain secure. The company will continue monitoring the situation closely.

Darktrace announced the appointment of David Morris as Chief Legal Officer (CLO), effective May 4, 2026. Morris will join the Executive Committee and report directly to CEO Ed Jennings. In his new role, he will oversee global legal, compliance, and governance strategy to support the company’s growth. His responsibilities include evolving legal frameworks to align with Darktrace’s innovation-led expansion.

Morris brings over 25 years of experience in legal and compliance leadership across major technology firms. Prior to Darktrace, he served as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Snyk Ltd., where he rebuilt the legal function during a critical growth phase. Earlier, he held senior legal roles at Vivid Seats Inc., leading its public listing and financing, and spent over a decade at TripAdvisor Inc., supporting spin-offs and global expansion. His expertise includes AI governance and cybersecurity regulatory frameworks.

Darktrace, founded in 2013, is a global leader in AI-driven cybersecurity, protecting organizations from evolving threats. Its ActiveAI Security Platform™ uses proprietary AI to detect and respond to threats in real-time across networks, cloud, and email. The platform is supported by over 2,300 employees and serves nearly 10,000 customers worldwide. Darktrace holds over 250 patent applications from its R&D teams in Cambridge, UK, and The Hague, Netherlands.

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