Zero day malware threat An Garda Siochana - 7/8/16

On Thursday 4th of August 2016 An Garda Siochana identified a zero day (a new strain) malware threat on one of our systems.

 Heightened security procedures were implemented and standard protocols were enforced across all Garda ICT environments to limit any effect on our systems. Working with security experts the threat was identified and an appropriate solution was implemented across all Garda Siochana ICT systems.
 
An Garda Siochana are continuing our investigation into the incident. The Computer Crime Unit at the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation are investigating the source of this malware. 
  
Note: 
 
Data was not compromised, Pulse and the Garda website was not affected