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Threat Intelligence & APT The Record 3 weeks ago

Cyberattack hits Welsh police force, may have affected staff data

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• Original Reporting: The Record
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Assessed Severity: CRITICAL
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Analyst Takeaway

"Cyberattack hits Welsh police force, may have affected staff data Dyfed-Powys Police in Wales said Friday a cyberattack affecting the force disrupted some non-emergency systems and may have compromised staff information. The force said it identified the incident earlier this month. It has found no evidence that information belonging to members of the public was affected. The police are still..."

Recommended Defense & Mitigation

  • Emergency Patching: Prioritize vendor patches and CVE mitigation across internet-facing assets immediately.
  • Perimeter Audit: Inspect perimeter firewall logs and hunt for unauthorized RCE indicators.
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Dyfed-Powys Police carry out a drug raid in February 2025. Credit: Dyfed-Powys Police

Cyberattack hits Welsh police force, may have affected staff data

Dyfed-Powys Police in Wales said Friday a cyberattack affecting the force disrupted some non-emergency systems and may have compromised staff information.

The force said it identified the incident earlier this month. It has found no evidence that information belonging to members of the public was affected.

The police are still investigating whether information involving employees was accessed or compromised, a spokesperson said.

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