Glasgow City Council Cyber Attack Investigation Concludes
Severity: Low (Score: 36.9)
Sources: Glasgowtimes, www.glasgow.gov.uk, glasgow.gov.uk
Summary
On June 19, 2025, Glasgow City Council experienced a cyber attack that disrupted several online services, including the planning portal and Freedom of Information requests. The attack was identified as malicious activity on servers managed by a third-party supplier, CGI. Police Scotland conducted an extensive investigation but found no further lines of inquiry and confirmed that no council users were exploited. Cyber security experts reported high confidence that the incident has been contained, with no evidence of data theft or encryption. The council took proactive measures to isolate affected servers, which led to service disruptions. Recovery efforts are ongoing, with many services expected to be restored by mid-August 2026. A report on the incident will be presented to a council committee in the future, likely in private due to the sensitive nature of the incident. Key Points: • The cyber attack on Glasgow City Council occurred on June 19, 2025. • Police Scotland's investigation found no evidence of data theft or exploitation of council users. • Recovery of affected services is ongoing, with full restoration expected by mid-August 2026.