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London Metropolitan Police IT system breached, security upped

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: News websites
  • 27 Aug 2023 15:01
2 Min Read

London's Metropolitan Police has introduced security measures in response to an unauthorized IT system breach of a supplier, exposing officers' data.

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  • Police officers on patrol, in Westminster, London, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021 ( AP)
    Police officers on patrol, in Westminster, London, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021 (AP)

London's Metropolitan Police Force announced it has implemented security measures in response to an alarming "unauthorized access to the IT system of one of its suppliers."

The breach involved sensitive information, including the names, ranks, photos, vetting levels, and pay numbers of officers and staff members. The compromised company, responsible for printing identity cards and staff passes for the UK's largest police force, acknowledged the breach and is working closely with law enforcement to evaluate the extent of the compromised data.

The incident has ignited fresh concerns regarding the security of sensitive police information. The Metropolitan Police Federation, a representative body for rank-and-file officers, expressed deep concerns and outrage about the breach.

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