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A police force operating in Wales has been hit by a cyber attack which may have left staff details compromised.
Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed the incident caused disruption to several non-emergency systems, though it is not believed that any personal data belonging to members of the public was accessed.
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.
A spokesperson said: “At this stage, our investigation has found no evidence that members of the public’s personal data has been accessed or compromised as a result of this incident.
“We are, however, continuing to investigate whether any information relating to our staff may have been accessed or compromised, and are taking all appropriate steps to protect that information, and will provide appropriate advice to colleagues if required.”
Online and email contacts for the force were unavailable following the attack, which was identified on September 14, but have since been restored.
The Information Commissioner’s Office has been notified of the incident.
A spokesperson for the force added: “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.
“We will provide further updates when we are in a position to do so.”
The area served by Dyfed-Powys Police includes Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys, and equates to more than 500,000 people, a number that rises significantly with tourists each year.
