Glasgow’s Digital Chaos: Fourth-Party Security Breach Sparks Service Meltdown
A Glasgow City Council fourth-party supplier’s security hiccup has disrupted online services and potentially exposed customer data. Citizens can’t pay fines, report school absences, or access pension portals. The council assures emails are safe but urges caution and to contact Police Scotland if impostors come calling. At least your bank details are safe… for now!
Hot Take:
When your city council’s IT department becomes the next episode of “Cybersecurity: Who Dunnit?”, you know it’s time to lock up your digital valuables tighter than a Glaswegian’s grip on their last pint. And while the city’s online services are taking a wee nap, you might want to practice your best “I’m not sharing my data” face—just in case some dodgy character rings you up pretending to be a council official. After all, this is not the kind of drama you want to binge-watch!
Key Points:
– A data breach at a fourth-party supplier led to disruption of Glasgow City Council’s online services.
– The council is investigating potential customer data theft with the help of police and cybersecurity officials.
– Services like planning applications, pension access, and appointment bookings are currently unavailable.
– The council warns citizens to be cautious of potential phishing attempts, but assures no financial data was compromised.
– Ransomware or data extortion is suspected, with the UK seeing a high rate of such incidents.