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MET BREACH Metropolitan Police on red alert after details of officers and staff hacked in massive security breach
Michael GillardMike Sullivan
Published: 21:25, 26 Aug 2023Updated: 23:36, 26 Aug 2023
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THE Metropolitan Police were on red alert tonight after details of officers and staff were hacked in a massive security breach.
All 47,000 personnel were warned of the risk their photos, names and ranks had been stolen when cyber crooks penetrated the IT systems of a contractor printing warrant cards and staff passes.
The Metropolitan Police are on red alert after details of officers and staff were hacked in a massive security breach
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The Metropolitan Police are on red alert after details of officers and staff were hacked in a massive security breachCredit: Rex
Information taken also included vetting levels and ID numbers.
Met Police Federation vice chair Rick Prior said: “Metropolitan Police officers are out on the streets of London undertaking some of the most difficult and dangerous roles imaginable to catch criminals and keep the public safe.
“To have their personal details leaked out into the public domain in this manner will cause colleagues incredible concern and anger.
“We share that sense of fury. This is a staggering security breach.”
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The National Crime Agency (NCA) has been called in by the Met to investigate amid fears that terrorists or networks of organised criminals could use the stolen passes.
Safety fears mounted as it emerged senior officials and officers working on top-secret operations have been hit by the breach.
High-ranking members of the Met’s senior management team, including Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley and his deputy Dame Lynne Owens, will be affected.
Counter-terrorism cops and officers assigned to guard the Royal Family have also been exposed.
Michael GillardMike Sullivan
Published: 21:25, 26 Aug 2023Updated: 23:36, 26 Aug 2023
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THE Metropolitan Police were on red alert tonight after details of officers and staff were hacked in a massive security breach.
All 47,000 personnel were warned of the risk their photos, names and ranks had been stolen when cyber crooks penetrated the IT systems of a contractor printing warrant cards and staff passes.
The Metropolitan Police are on red alert after details of officers and staff were hacked in a massive security breach
2
The Metropolitan Police are on red alert after details of officers and staff were hacked in a massive security breachCredit: Rex
Information taken also included vetting levels and ID numbers.
Met Police Federation vice chair Rick Prior said: “Metropolitan Police officers are out on the streets of London undertaking some of the most difficult and dangerous roles imaginable to catch criminals and keep the public safe.
“To have their personal details leaked out into the public domain in this manner will cause colleagues incredible concern and anger.
“We share that sense of fury. This is a staggering security breach.”
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The National Crime Agency (NCA) has been called in by the Met to investigate amid fears that terrorists or networks of organised criminals could use the stolen passes.
Safety fears mounted as it emerged senior officials and officers working on top-secret operations have been hit by the breach.
High-ranking members of the Met’s senior management team, including Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley and his deputy Dame Lynne Owens, will be affected.
Counter-terrorism cops and officers assigned to guard the Royal Family have also been exposed.
