Gardaí hiring civilian 'digital forensic investigators' in cyber-crime expansion

Two pilot regional cyber-crime units have been operating in Ballincollig, Co Cork and New Ross, Co Wexford.

Cyber-crime investigations have been under-resourced in the past. File picture.

Gardaí are hiring civilian “digital forensic investigators” in a major expansion of its cyber-crime capabilities.

Garda HQ said the “unprecedented” move is part of an investment in both the National Cyber Crime Bureau (GNCCB) and the rollout of regional cyber crime units.