Cyber attack on police computers may have compromised staff data

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A WELSH police force revealed today that a cyber attack may have resulted in staff information being compromised.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the incident had caused disruption to some non-emergency systems but it had notified the Information Commissioner’s Office.

The force said it did not believe personal data relating to members of the public was accessed, but is investigating whether staff details had been accessed or compromised.

A police spokesperson said: “We understand the potential concern this may cause and want to reassure the public that we have and will continue to take all necessary steps to protect our information and maintain the security of our systems.”

The force said it is receiving support from cyber-security specialists and its systems have been subject to “precautionary measures” while an investigation is under way.

Online and email contacts for the force were unavailable following the attack, which was identified on September 14, but have since been restored.

The area served by the force includes Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys.