Calls for a security review of all vital public services
It comes following a cyber-attack against Meath County Council and an attempted theft of €4.3 million from the council
It's feared more local authorities could be vulnerable to cyber attacks - following a hack on Meath County Council.
There are calls for a full international, criminal investigation, following the attempted cyber theft of €4.3 million from the body.
Hackers attempted to steal the money in a case of identity theft.
It's understood the transaction was stopped in time and the funds frozen in a Hong Kong bank account.
A Garda and Interpol investigation is underway through the Financial Intelligence Unit.
However Fianna Fáil TD for Meath East, Thomas Byrne, says the attack indicates a weakness in our systems that has to be addressed.
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