Investigation ongoing into data theft after London council cyber attacks

Several London councils, including Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea, have experienced significant cyber attacks affecting their IT systems and communication channels. Authorities are collaborating with GCHQ’s cyber security centre to investigate the incidents and assess potential data compromises. While Hackney was initially reported as affected, they clarified they were not impacted. The Metropolitan Police’s Cyber Crime Unit is probing the attacks, with no arrests made yet.

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