RE: Being pegged at 17p14 Sep 2023 23:05
Police officers' personal details have been hacked after a company was targeted in a cyber attack.
The firm in Stockport, which makes ID cards, holds information on various UK organisations including some of the staff employed by Greater Manchester Police (GMP).
The force confirmed it was aware of the ransomware attack.
The hack means thousands of police officers' names are at risk of being placed in the public domain.
One officer, speaking anonymously to the BBC, said while the names of many officers were publicly available, there was particular concern regarding the identities of undercover officers.
Assistant Chief Constable Colin McFarlane said he understood how concerning the matter was.
"At this stage, it's not believed this data includes financial information," he said.
"We have contacted the Information Commissioner's Office and are doing everything we can to ensure employees are kept informed, their questions are answered, and they feel supported.
"This is being treated extremely seriously, with a nationally-led criminal investigation into the attack."
The National Crime Agency confirmed it was leading the investigation.