An investigation in a “major hack” at Virgin Media Television is being investigated by the National Cyber Security Centre.
Virgin Media Television said in a statement the company has been affected by an “unauthorised attempt” to access its systems in recent days.
The broadcaster said it operates stringent cyber protection measures and said it uses precautions which it immediately activates in such instances.
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It said some technologies are to be temporarily disconnected to ensure maximum security while it completes a review process.
And some of its recorded programming on Virgin Media 3, 4, More and VMTV Player will also be affected during the review process.
It said it expects normal service will be resumed as soon as it has completed the review and verification process.
The broadcaster said the issue relates to Virgin Media Television only and does not relate to any other Virgin Media Ireland operations.
Minister of State Ossian Smyth said he has been informed of a “major hack” at the broadcasting company.
The minister said it is too early to state the scale or extent of the hack.
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