Westminster Council is the local government authority for the City of Westminster in London, responsible for municipal services and handling residents' data.
Overview
Westminster Council is the local government authority for the City of Westminster in London, responsible for municipal services and handling residents' data. It has recently experienced a cyberattack with indications that data may have been exfiltrated or copied, underscoring the risk to local government IT ecosystems and the importance of effective incident response and data protection.
Related Threat Clusters
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Westminster Council Cyber Attack Compromises Sensitive Data
Westminster Council reported that sensitive information was copied and taken during a cyber attack. The council is collaborating with the Met Police, the National Crime Agency, and the National Cyber Security Centre to…
2 articles · Updated January 1, 2026 -
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…
66 articles · Updated November 27, 2025 -
Multiple London Councils Targeted in Cyber Attack
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…
32 articles · Updated November 25, 2025
Recent Intelligence Reports
- Sensitive data 'likely taken' in Westminster council cyber attack — Bbc · January 1, 2026
- Westminster Council says potentially sensitive information 'copied and taken' in cyber attack — Fitzrovianews · December 18, 2025
- Westminster Council computer system hit by cyber attack — Fitzrovianews · November 27, 2025