Dyfed-Powys Police has suffered a cyber attack that disrupted some non-emergency systems and may have exposed information relating to its staff.
The force said the incident was identified on September 14 and that an investigation was under way. It said there was no evidence so far that personal data belonging to members of the public had been accessed or compromised.
Emergency response services have not been affected, with both 999 and 101 telephone lines continuing to operate. Online and email contact, which were unavailable for a period, have since been restored.
Dyfed-Powys Police said it had notified the Information Commissioner’s Office and introduced precautionary measures while specialist teams examine the attack and work to restore services safely.
“We are, however, continuing to investigate whether any information relating to our staff may have been accessed or compromised,” the force said.
It added that it was taking steps to protect the information and would provide advice to colleagues if necessary.
The investigation is being managed by Tarian, the regional cyber-crime unit operating across the Dyfed-Powys, Gwent and South Wales police force areas. Cyber-security specialists are supporting the inquiry.
Dyfed-Powys Police, which covers Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys, said it remained “fully operational” and was continuing to monitor its systems closely.
The force 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.”
A spokesman said further updates would be issued when the force was in a position to provide them.
