A Dyfed-Powys Police cyberattack may have resulted in staff information being accessed or compromised, according to the police force that serves Dyfed-Powys in Wales. The cyber incident, identified on September 14, 2026, disrupted some non-emergency systems, but the force said there is currently no evidence that members of the public had their personal data accessed.
Dyfed-Powys Police said an investigation into the incident is ongoing, with support from cybersecurity specialists. The force has also introduced precautionary measures while specialist teams investigate the incident and work to restore affected services safely.
Dyfed-Powys Police Cyberattack Disrupted Non-Emergency Systems
The Dyfed-Powys Police cyberattack was identified on Monday, September 14, according to a statement issued by the force.
The incident affected some non-emergency systems, resulting in a period when online and email contact services were unavailable. The police force said these services have since been restored.
We can confirm that the force has been subject to a cyber incident which was identified on Monday September 14, 2026. The incident caused disruption to some non-emergency systems,” reads the offical release.
Despite the disruption, emergency response operations were not affected. Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that it remained fully operational and that both 999 and 101 telephone services continued to operate.
The force said it has been closely monitoring its systems while specialist teams investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Staff Information Under Investigation
While there is currently no evidence that members of the public had their personal information accessed or compromised, the investigation is examining whether information relating to police staff may have been exposed.
Dyfed-Powys Police said it is taking steps to protect staff information and will provide appropriate advice to employees if required.
The force has not provided further details about what staff information may have been accessed or compromised. The investigation remains ongoing, meaning the full impact of the incident has not yet been established.
ICO Notified Over Cyber Incident
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has been notified about the incident as the investigation continues.
Dyfed-Powys Police said the investigation is being managed by Tarian through its regional cyber-crime unit, with cybersecurity specialists supporting the response.
The force has also implemented precautionary measures across its systems as part of its response. Specialist teams are working to investigate the incident and restore services safely while the police continue to monitor its systems.
At this stage, the force has not disclosed details about how the attackers may have gained access to its systems or identified those responsible for the cyber incident.
Emergency Services Remain Operational
Dyfed-Powys Police said the incident did not affect its ability to respond to emergencies. The 999 and 101 telephone services remained available throughout the disruption.
Online and email contact were unavailable for a period following the incident but have now been restored.
The force said it understands the concern the incident may cause and is continuing to take steps to protect its information and maintain the security of its systems.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details could emerge as specialists examine the incident and assess whether any staff information was accessed or compromised.
Dyfed-Powys Police said it will provide further updates when more information becomes available.
Update: This article will be updated as Dyfed-Powys Police provides further information about the investigation, affected systems or any potential compromise of staff information.
