Multiple London councils faced a cyberattack

Multiple London councils, including Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster, experienced a cyberattack that may have compromised resident data. Authorities are investigating the incident with assistance from the National Cyber Security Centre. The attack has caused significant disruptions, with shared IT systems being affected, and there are concerns about sensitive data theft. The councils are working to secure their systems and have reported the incident to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office. The nature of the attack suggests a serious breach, with potential implications for identity theft and fraud.