🚨 CID Investigates Cyber Breach of Ministry Website

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched a formal inquiry into a suspected cyberattack targeting the official website of the Ministry of Public Security. • Incident Overview: Multiple instances of unauthorized access were detected, leading to a compromise of the site’s integrity. A formal complaint was lodged by the Ministry Secretary on January 9, 2026. • Technical Irregularities: Authorities flagged "abnormal activity," including visible distortions and irregularities in the display of the national emblem on the website during the breach. • Response & Recovery: Sri Lanka CERT and the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) have intervened to restore the platform and reinforce its security framework. • Current Status: • A criminal investigation is underway by the CID to identify the source and extent of the intrusion. • A parallel internal ministerial inquiry has been initiated to assess internal protocols and potential vulnerabilities. • Context: This incident underscores the ongoing security challenges for ICT/BPM infrastructure and government digital assets, highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity to protect national information. Based on provisional reports from the Police Media Division.