Website of Hertfordshire Constabulary breached, data compromised
Hertfordshire Constabulary's Website Hacked: No Personal Data Affected
The Hertfordshire Constabulary has confirmed that their external website was hacked, with data being stolen from a database linked to the public Safer Neighbourhoods pages. The breached section of the website has been taken down "as a precaution" during the ongoing investigation.
According to the Constabulary, no personal data on officers or citizens was affected in the hack. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ), whose website was reportedly taken offline last week in a similar attack by hacktivist group Anonymous, also stated that their public information site does not hold sensitive data.
The hacked data was published online, including a "OpFreeAssange" banner and a quote from WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. It is unclear, however, who conducted the hack attack on the Hertfordshire Constabulary's website, as the identity of the perpetrator has not been confirmed in the available search results.
In recent weeks, Anonymous has staged a series of attacks against high profile government websites to protest against the handling of the Assange case. Assange has been living in Ecuador's London embassy since June 19, seeking political asylum while facing extradition to Sweden for allegations of sexual assault.
Measures taken by the MoJ to keep the website running may cause intermittent access issues for some visitors. The Constabulary considers matters of IT security to be important and an investigation is currently underway. The Hertfordshire Constabulary has stated that they will provide updates as more information becomes available.
The published data includes phone numbers and IP addresses, but the Constabulary has assured the public that they are taking steps to protect the privacy and security of their officers and citizens. The perpetrator published the data on the anonymous text publication website Pastebin.
The Constabulary urges anyone who may have been affected by the hack to contact them directly for further information and guidance. They remind the public to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities. The Constabulary remains committed to maintaining the security of their digital platforms and providing a safe and secure environment for all.
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