London councils hit by cyber attack | Local Government Chronicle (LGC)

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Councils Urged to Prepare for Cyber Attacks Following Western Isles Incident Councils have been warned of the urgent need to prepare for cyber attacks after a significant incident at Western Isles Council in November 2023. The Accounts Commission emphasized that councils should adopt a collective approach, as the attack caused severe disruption, particularly affecting financial systems and backups. 66 sources 44