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Hackers repeatedly breached suppliers holding UK police data, watchdog finds

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Hackers repeatedly breached suppliers holding UK police data, watchdog finds

His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services reported that UK police data was breached multiple times this decade through compromised third-party information technology suppliers. The watchdog's findings highlight systemic vulnerabilities in the security posture of police force contractors.

Why it matters: UK law enforcement agencies and their IT vendors are exposed to ongoing third-party risk; practitioners managing supplier relationships and police-adjacent systems should assess their vendor security controls immediately.

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