Dyfed-Powys Police confirms cyber-attack; staff data may have been compromised
Dyfed-Powys Police says it was hit by a cyber-attack on 14 September that disrupted non-emergency systems; the force is investigating whether staff information was accessed or compromised.
Dyfed-Powys Police has confirmed it was the target of a cyber-attack on 14 September 2026 that disrupted its non-emergency systems, and says it is investigating whether information relating to its staff “may have been accessed or compromised”.
The force disclosed the incident on Friday morning. A spokesperson said Dyfed-Powys Police “remains fully operational” and that its response to emergency incidents had not been affected. Telephone services — 999 and 101 — were not affected, while online and email contact were unavailable for a period but have since been restored.
The Information Commissioner’s Office has been notified. The force said there was no evidence that the public’s personal data had been accessed or compromised, but added: “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.”
The investigation is being managed by Tarian through its regional cyber-crime unit, with support from cyber-security specialists, and force systems are being closely monitored.
Sources
- MyWelshpool, “Dyfed-Powys Police confirms cyber attack”, 25 September 2026: https://www.mywelshpool.co.uk/viewernews/articleid/30109
- BBC News, “Police force says staff information could be ‘compromised’ after cyber-attack”, 25 September 2026: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8dx573qnlpwo
- Sky News, “Cyber attack at police force in Wales”, 25 September 2026: https://news.sky.com/story/dyfed-powys-police-says-it-has-suffered-a-cyber-attack-13591654
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