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15/05/2017
Warning Issued After Cyber Attack
The PSNI have issued a warning to businesses not to open suspicious emails following a cyber attack on Friday, 12 May, which affected more than 200,000 people in 150 countries.
No incidents have been reported in Northern Ireland, however the police are working with partners in national government and other agencies to mitigate any risk to computer networks.
Detective Chief Inspector Douglas Grant, Head of the PSNI Cyber Crime Centre, said: "While no incidents have been reported in NI as yet, we do expect further infections to come to light globally over the next week and we cannot rule out the possibility that local systems may be vulnerable.
"We would also recommend that businesses and industries join the local Cyber Information Sharing Partnership (CISP) so they can receive the most up to date threat and mitigation information to help protect their cyber security."
(CD/LM)
No incidents have been reported in Northern Ireland, however the police are working with partners in national government and other agencies to mitigate any risk to computer networks.
Detective Chief Inspector Douglas Grant, Head of the PSNI Cyber Crime Centre, said: "While no incidents have been reported in NI as yet, we do expect further infections to come to light globally over the next week and we cannot rule out the possibility that local systems may be vulnerable.
"We would also recommend that businesses and industries join the local Cyber Information Sharing Partnership (CISP) so they can receive the most up to date threat and mitigation information to help protect their cyber security."
(CD/LM)
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