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<p>Digital ID, an IT supplier to the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) advised them
on 26 August 2023 that they had been subject to a ransomware attack, potentially putting
at risk data for officers and staff.</p><p> </p><p>The MPS immediately put in place
appropriate security measures following the incident and reported the incident to
the National Crime Agency and the Information Commissioner’s Office.</p><p> </p><p>The
Home Office, along with the National Crime Agency and National Cyber Security Centre
is engaged with both the MPS and Digital ID to investigate and provide support.</p>
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