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Westminster Council computer system hit by cyber attack

Fitzrovianews • November 27, 2025

The councils are working with cyber incident experts and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and are focusing on protecting systems and data, ...

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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

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