Multiple London councils report disruption amid ongoing cyberattack | TechCrunch

"At least three London councils are responding to an ongoing cyberattack, prompting officials to shut down their networks and phone lines, and activate emergency plans. The local government authorities covering the London boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster, which share IT systems as part of a joint arrangement, said their focus was "on protecting systems and data, restoring systems, and maintaining critical services to the public." Hammersmith and Fulham council is also affected by the cyberattack, per its website."

"The councils, which provide public services like housing, social services, and rubbish collection, did not describe the nature of the cyberattack or blame a particular hacking group. They noted that an investigation into whether data was stolen remains ongoing."

"Kensington's website said the cause of the cyberattack is "now established," but that the council "will not be giving out further details of the incident at this stage" due to an ongoing investigation with U.K. law enforcement agencies."

At least three London councils have been affected by an ongoing cyberattack, prompting officials to shut down networks and phone lines and activate emergency plans. Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster share IT systems and are prioritizing protection of systems and data, system restoration, and maintaining critical public services. Hammersmith and Fulham council is also reported as affected. The councils provide services including housing, social services, and rubbish collection. The councils did not disclose the nature of the attack or identify a hacking group. An investigation into whether data was stolen is ongoing, and Kensington stated the cause is now established but withheld further details pending law enforcement inquiries.

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