Cyber attack on police force may have 'compromised' staff information
Dyfed-Powys Police in Wales are investigating a cyber attack that may have compromised staff information. While non-emergency systems were disrupted, the force confirmed that public data remains secure and emergency services are unaffected.
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Cybersecurity breaches in law enforcement agencies pose significant risks to sensitive personnel data and operational integrity.
Published 25 September 2026, 10:26 BST Updated 5 minutes ago A police force in Wales has been hit by a cyber attack which may have resulted in staff information being "accessed or compromised".
Dyfed-Powys Police said the incident had caused disruption to some non-emergency systems but no personal data relating to members of the public was believed to have been accessed.
The force said the incident was identified on 14 September, and an investigation had been going on into the circumstances surrounding it.
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has been notified.
Dyfed-Powys Police said it remained fully operational and its response to emergency incidents had not been affected, adding that while online and email contact services were unavailable for a period, these had now been restored, and 999 and 101 service had not been affected.
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