Dyfed-Powys Police cops to cyberattack, staff data potentially nicked
Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed it suffered a cyberattack on September 14 that disrupted non-emergency systems while leaving emergency services operational. The force stated that public personal data appears untouched, but an ongoing investigation is determining if staff information was compromised. Cybersecurity specialists have been deployed to secure systems, and the regional organized crime unit is managing the inquiry.
- ▪The incident was identified on September 14 and caused disruption to non-emergency systems, though 999 and 101 services remained unaffected.
- ▪The force has found no evidence that members of the public's personal data were accessed or compromised.
- ▪Investigators are currently determining whether any information relating to police staff was accessed during the breach.
- ▪The investigation is being managed by Tarian, the regional organized crime unit covering southern Welsh police force areas.
- ▪The Information Commissioner's Office has been notified of the incident, although the specific timing of the notification was not disclosed.
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