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Cyber Attack Hits Kensington and Chelsea, Authorities on Alert

11/27/2025

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The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster City Council detected a cyber attack on Monday.
They notified the Information Commissioner's Office and are working with cyber security experts and the National Cyber Security Centre.
Graeme Stewart of Check Point said there are signs of a serious intrusion, with attackers moving quickly through systems.
The incident is treated as high-risk because local authorities hold sensitive data that could be exposed.

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The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster City Council detected a cyber attack on Monday.
They notified the Information Commissioner's Office and are working with cyber security experts and the National Cyber Security Centre.
Graeme Stewart of Check Point said there are signs of a serious intrusion, with attackers moving quickly through systems.
The incident is treated as high-risk because local authorities hold sensitive data that could be exposed.