Law Enforcement Faces Unprecedented Cyber Threat as Hackers Swipe Police Officer Data

In a cyber-attack that has struck two of Britain’s most well-known police forces, an expert has warned of a high probability that the personal details of tens of thousands of public sector workers may have been compromised. 

Last month, the Metropolitan Police (Met) was also hacked similar to that which hit Greater Manchester Police (GMP) on Thursday. The hacking also affected nearly 12,500 officers and staff of Met last month. 

A third-party supplier used by both police forces is believed to have been compromised by the ransomware attack that stole the information contained on the warrant cards of officers – including their names, ranks, photos and serial numbers – at the time. 

There was a breach at a Stockport-based company, Digital ID, that produces identity cards and lanyards for several UK organizations, including several NHS trusts and universities, which the National Crime Agency said has been the subject of a criminal investigation. 

According to the message, the attack ‘includes data of personnel that work for the public sector and other organisations throughout the UK including GMP and the Metropolitan Police’, and the attack also violated the security of several other organisations. 

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