Cyberattack hits Welsh police force, may have affected staff data
Dyfed-Powys Police says a cyberattack disrupted systems and may have exposed staff data.
Dyfed-Powys Police in southwest Wales said a cyberattack identified earlier in September disrupted some non-emergency systems and may have compromised staff information. The force, which has more than 2,000 officers and staff, reported no evidence that information belonging to the public was affected and is still checking employee records. Tarian, the regional organized-crime unit, is leading the investigation with cybersecurity specialists; no group has claimed responsibility and the intrusion method was not disclosed.
- A cyberattack disrupted some non-emergency systems at Dyfed-Powys Police.
- Staff data may have been accessed; no evidence of public-data compromise.
- No group has claimed responsibility, and the intrusion method was not disclosed.
- Tarian and cybersecurity specialists are leading the investigation.
- Victims
- Dyfed-Powys Police
- Organizations
- Tarian
- Countries
- United Kingdom
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1 min read at therecord.mediaDyfed-Powys Police in Wales said a cyberattack affecting the force disrupted some non-emergency systems and may have compromised staff information.
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