London Cyberattack: Councils Report Disruptions

Cyberattack Impacts Multiple London Councils

A significant cyberattack is currently being addressed by at least three London councils, necessitating the temporary shutdown of networks and phone services.

Emergency protocols have been initiated as officials work to mitigate the impact and restore functionality.

Affected Boroughs

The boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea, alongside Westminster, are jointly responding to the incident. These authorities operate with shared IT infrastructure.

Their primary objectives are the safeguarding of systems and data, the swift restoration of services, and the continued provision of essential public services.

Hammersmith & Fulham council has also confirmed its systems are affected by the ongoing cyber threat, as detailed on their official website.

Service Disruption and Investigation

The impacted councils deliver a wide range of vital public services, including housing support, social care provisions, and waste management.

Currently, the specific nature of the cyberattack has not been publicly disclosed, nor has any particular hacking group been identified as responsible.

An investigation is underway to determine if any data was compromised or stolen during the attack.

Ongoing Law Enforcement Collaboration

According to Kensington and Chelsea’s website, the source of the cyberattack has been identified.

However, further details regarding the incident are being withheld at this time to avoid potentially hindering the ongoing investigation being conducted in collaboration with U.K. law enforcement.

The councils are prioritizing a thorough investigation to understand the full scope of the incident and prevent future occurrences.