ADAPT Domestic Abuse Services

ADAPT Domestic Abuse Services is a domestic abuse service provider headquartered in Ireland. The organisation delivers victim support services to individuals experiencing domestic abuse. Its critical assistance programmes are designed to offer safety planning, counselling and practical help to survivors. Operating from its base in Ireland, ADAPT serves communities across the country, including the Limerick area where its IT infrastructure was targeted in 2022. The service focuses on providing confidential and accessible support to those in need. By maintaining a dedicated team of professionals, ADAPT aims to reduce the impact of domestic abuse on affected individuals and families.

In March 2022, ADAPT Domestic Abuse Services experienced a cyber attack that targeted part of its IT infrastructure. The organisation promptly engaged IT specialists to contain the incident and began restoration of the affected systems. It notified the Data Protection Commissioner and the cyber crime unit of law enforcement as part of its response protocol. Preliminary investigations found no evidence that personal data had been compromised or that financial losses occurred. Importantly, the attack did not disrupt the delivery of victim support services or critical assistance programmes. Throughout the incident, ADAPT maintained operational continuity while working to restore normal IT operations.