Westminster City Council experienced a cyber attack in November 2025, affecting various services. The council has provided details on the impacted services and issued guidance for residents. Specific technical details…
UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated AI-driven scams, as highlighted by recent reports. The emergence of 'AI scams 2.0' combines traditional social engineering…
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…
Kensington and Chelsea Council in West London has lost access to 650 planning applications due to a cyber attack that occurred in November 2025. The attack has left these applications in limbo, affecting various stages…
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…
Westminster City Council announced that sensitive and personal information was likely copied and taken during a cyber attack in November 2025. The council is assessing the extent of the breach and its impact on affected…
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…