A cyber-attack discovered on November 24, 2025, has severely impacted the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster, preventing the processing of planning permissions and essential property transactions. The…
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…
In December 2025, hackers stole approximately $487,994.80 from the Town of Carolina Beach during two cyberattacks. The incidents are linked to a broader investigation involving multiple local government breaches in…
In the past 24 to 48 hours, multiple London councils, including Hackney Council, have been targeted in cyber attacks. Staff were warned of phishing and social engineering threats, although Hackney Council itself has not…
Several councils in London, including Hackney and Westminster, have been targeted by cyber attacks. Hackney Council has raised its cyber security threat level to 'critical' and is urging staff to assist in protecting…
A cyber attack targeting Kensington & Chelsea Council's IT systems in late November 2025 has disrupted operations across three central London councils, including Westminster and Hammersmith & Fulham. The attack has…