It is disappointing to hear that South Staffs Water has been targeted in a cyberattack. It is also disappointing to find out that this apparently happened in July, yet this was only revealed in November.
Marco Longhi MP led an urgent question in Parliament on behalf of at least 249,000 others had seen their bank details posted on the dark web after a cyberattack on the parent company of South Staffs Water.
The Conservative MP told the Commons "With investigations still ongoing, it has now been confirmed that at least 249,000 customers who pay by direct debit, pretty much all of my Dudley North constituents and myself included, have now seen their personal contacts and banking details available on the dark web.
"The incident took place in July, and customers have only in recent weeks been made aware of the real scale of the damage."
As a result of this, South Staffs Water has now agreed to host a series of sessions where members of the public can speak to them regarding this incident, and what it means to them.
Marco said: "I am pleased that having now met with South Staffs Water they have committed to upping their game and are taking better action to support our constituents."
