London Cyber Chaos: Councils Caught in a Digital Dilemma!

London’s councils are in a bit of a digital pickle, investigating a cybersecurity incident that began Monday. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster City Council are scrambling to sort out their shared IT services, with experts warning that a shared network can lead to double the trouble when things go awry.

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Oh dear, it seems like the London councils have found themselves in a bit of a digital pickle! When your IT service is shared like a communal teapot, a cybersecurity breach can spread faster than a rumor at a bake sale. Let’s just hope their business continuity plans are stronger than a cup of English breakfast tea!

Key Points:

  • London councils RBKC and WCC are investigating a cyber incident affecting shared IT services.
  • The National Cyber Security Centre is aiding in remediation efforts.
  • Various services, including phone and online reporting, are disrupted.
  • Authorities have invoked emergency plans and are working to protect vulnerable residents.
  • Experts suggest the incident may be a serious intrusion or ransomware attack.

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