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.
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Dyfed-Powys Police in Wales said Friday a cyberattack affecting the force disrupted some non-emergency systems and may have compromised staff information. The force said it identified the incident earlier this month. It has found no evidence that information belonging to members of the public was affected. The police are still investigating whether information involving employees was accessed or compromised, a spokesperson said. Dyfed-Powys Police covers southwest Wales and has more than 2,000 officers and staff. Tarian, the regional organized crime unit for southern Wales, is leading the investigation with support from cybersecurity specialists. Police did not say how the breach occurred or what staff data may have been involved. No group had claimed responsibility as of publication. “We understand the potential concern this may cause,” a spokesperson said, adding that the force was taking steps to protect its information and systems. They said further updates would be provided when available.
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