Eirgrid Confirms System Has Been Hacked

Eirgrid has been hacked, potentially leaving its network exposed to a malicious software attack.

The company – that manages the electricity transmission grid here – has confirmed there was a breach of an external service provided by a third party.

They say the impacted equipment has since been replaced with no interruption to the group’s systems or business and their computer systems haven’t been breached.

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Eirgrid will also continue to take the necessary steps to ensure their systems are protected from potential cyber threats.