The local government authorities covering the London boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster, which share IT systems as part of a joint arrangement, said their focus was 'on protecting systems and data, restoring systems, and maintaining critical services to the public.' The councils, which provide public services like housing, social services, and rubbish collection, did not describe the nature of the cyberattack or blame a particular hacking group. They noted that an investigation into whether data was stolen remains ongoing. Kensington's website said the cause of the cyberattack is 'now established,' but the council 'will not be giving out further details of the incident at this stage' due to an ongoing investigation with U.K. law enforcement agencies. StrictlyVC concludes its 2025 series with an exclusive event featuring insights from leading VCs and builders such as Pat Gelsinger, Mina Fahmi, and more. Plus, opportunities to forge meaningful connections.
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