Hackers repeatedly breached suppliers holding UK police data, watchdog finds

A UK watchdog has found that hackers have repeatedly breached suppliers that hold police data, resulting in multiple breaches of British police data this decade. The breaches occurred through third-party IT suppliers, according to His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services. This indicates a vulnerability in the supply chain that has been exploited by hackers to access sensitive police data. The watchdog's findings highlight the risks associated with outsourcing data storage and processing to third-party suppliers. The breaches have likely compromised the security of sensitive information held by UK police forces. The frequency of these breaches suggests a persistent threat to the security of police data.