08/08/2016

Garda Síochána Website Targeted By Hackers

An attempt to hack into the Garda Síochána computer system is being investigated.

According to RTÉ, the incident forced a number of internal systems to shut down last week. It is not known who was behind the attack.

The garda computer systems contain very sensitive data, from open criminal investigation files to data relating to members of the public and staff.

No data was compromised in the attack, it has been reported, but the incident is being treated seriously.

The Computer Crime Unit at the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation is investigating.

(JP/LM)

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