Dyfed-Powys Police in Wales has disclosed a cyber-attack that disrupted several non-emergency systems and may have resulted in staff information being "accessed or compromised".
The force identified the incident on 14 September and launched an investigation into what occurred. Despite the breach, the organisation confirmed it continues to operate at full capacity, with emergency response capabilities unaffected by the attack.
What systems were impacted?
Online and email contact services experienced temporary unavailability during the incident, though both have since been restored. Critically, the 999 emergency line and the 101 non-emergency number remained operational throughout, ensuring the public could still reach the force in urgent situations.
What happens next?
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's independent authority for data protection, has been informed of the breach. The force is continuing its investigation into the circumstances of the attack and the extent of any data exposure.
Dyfed-Powys Police has not yet released additional details about the nature of the cyber-attack, the methods used by attackers, or a timeline for when the investigation might conclude. Further information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
