Dyfed-Powys Police Hit by Cyberattack, Staff Data Potentially Compromised
The **Dyfed-Powys Police** in Wales has disclosed a cyberattack earlier this month that disrupted non-emergency systems and potentially compromised staff information. While no evidence suggests public data was affected, an ongoing investigation is assessing the full extent of the breach concerning employee details.
A cyberattack has impacted **Dyfed-Powys Police**, the police force responsible for southwest Wales, leading to disruptions in some of its non-emergency systems. The incident, identified earlier in May, has prompted a thorough investigation into the potential compromise of staff information.
The force, which employs over 2,000 officers and staff, has confirmed that there is currently no evidence indicating that information belonging to members of the public has been affected. However, the focus remains on determining whether employee data was accessed or compromised during the breach.
**Tarian**, the regional organized crime unit for southern Wales, is spearheading the investigation. They are receiving support from external cybersecurity specialists to analyze the incident's scope and impact.
Details regarding the method of the breach, or the specific types of staff data that may have been involved, have not yet been disclosed. As of the time of publication, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
**Dyfed-Powys Police** has acknowledged the potential concern this incident may cause and stated that it is implementing measures to safeguard its information and systems. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.