Glasgow’s Digital Blackout: Council’s Cyberattack Chaos Unleashes Tech Turmoil
The Glasgow City Council cyberattack has thrown its digital services into chaos, leaving locals unable to access critical forms and calendars. With the attack tracing back to a third-party supplier, the council is in full “whoopsie daisy” mode, warning residents about potential phishing scams and urging them to be vigilant online.
Hot Take:
It seems Glasgow City Council has been forced to play an unwanted game of “Hide and Seek” with their online services. They’re seeking solutions while their digital services, unfortunately, remain well hidden from the public’s eager eyes! Who knew that a supply chain issue could cause such a digital domino effect? Now, Glaswegians will have to wait a wee bit longer to complain about their bins or book a sign language interpreter. Looks like they’ll need a little patience along with their haggis!
Key Points:
– An attack on Glasgow City Council’s digital services was linked to a supply chain issue with a third-party supplier.
– Affected services include online applications, scheduling, and feedback forms.
– No financial data was compromised, but the potential for data theft remains under investigation.
– Residents are cautioned about potential phishing scams pretending to be council communications.
– Similar cyberattacks have recently occurred in other UK councils, highlighting a trend.