Kensington’s Cyber Kerfuffle: Data Breach Chaos Strikes Again!
Kensington and Chelsea residents, brace yourselves! Your data might have been swiped in a cyber-attack. As the council scrambles to fix things, remember: if you get an email promising a free trip to Buckingham Palace, it’s probably a scam. Stay alert and always visit council websites directly for updates.
Hot Take:
When life gives you a cyber-attack, make sure you’ve got a strong firewall and a good IT team on speed dial. Who knew that the ‘city that never sleeps’ includes its hackers? Kensington and Chelsea residents now have to be extra cautious with their data, as well as with their choice of tea!
Key Points:
- The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) announced a data breach potentially affecting residents’ historical data.
- Residents warned to be vigilant against phishing attacks exploiting the breach.
- RBKC and neighboring councils may face service disruptions for several weeks.
- Westminster City Council and Hammersmith and Fulham also potentially affected.
- Ongoing investigations as councils work to secure and restore systems.
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