The National Cyber Security Centre is looking into an investigation into a “major hack” at Virgin Media Television.
Virgin Media Television said that it will not be able to broadcast certain of its previously recorded programmes because it is battling a “unauthorised attempt” to access its systems.
Programming on Virgin Media Three, Four, More and VMTV Player is set to be temporarily disrupted as the company has had to disconnect some technologies to “ensure ongoing maximum security”.
The attempted hack was identified by the company’s security team.
The broadcaster claimed to deploy strict cyber protection measures and to take preventative actions that it promptly activates in such circumstances.
VMT stated that it expects that regular service will resume as soon as the evaluation and verification procedure is finished.
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.