The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has taken down its website after "suspicious activity".
The charity’s website was reduced to a pared-back landing page on Friday afternoon (December 3) after a reported hacking attempt.
On the same day, a spokesman for the charity said staff and volunteers had been reminded to stay vigilant after threats were sent to workers, adding that the threats had been reported to police.
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A RNLI spokesman said: "The RNLI’s website has been the subject of suspicious activity.
"As a precaution, the RNLI has taken the decision to take down its website while investigating the activity.
"We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused and we’re working to resolve the situation as quickly as possible."
The spokesman added: "In light of this suspicious activity, and following threatening emails that the charity has received and reported to the police today, the RNLI has taken the opportunity to remind its staff and volunteers to stay vigilant to keep themselves, their colleagues and RNLI systems safe.
"We are focused on our core purpose to save lives at sea and our 24/7 lifesaving service remains fully operational."
