Multiple London Councils Report Disruption Amid Ongoing Cyberattack
Cyberattack hits London councils, disrupting services as officials shut systems to protect data and restore operations.
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Multiple London Councils Report Disruption Amid Ongoing Cyberattack Cyberattack Disrupts Key London Council Services A major cyberattack on London councils has forced multiple local authorities to shut down key systems, take phone lines offline, and activate emergency response plans. Early reports confirm that services across Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, and Hammersmith & Fulham have been disrupted, leaving residents searching for updates on housing, social care, waste collection, and data security. Residents want to know what happened, which councils are affected, and whether their personal information is at risk. While investigations remain ongoing, officials say their priority is restoring operations and safeguarding sensitive data. Credits:Hollie Adams / Getty Images London Councils Confirm Widespread Outages After Cyberattack At least three major London borough councils have acknowledged significant disruption following the attack. Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster—who share a joint IT system—were among the first to confirm that thei…
