Glasgow City Council Cybersecurity Incident: No Evidence of Data Stolen, but Vigilance Advised

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Glasgow City Council is dealing with a cybersecurity incident that began on Thursday, June 19, when its ICT supplier, CGI, discovered "malicious activity" on servers managed by a third-party supplier. Despite investigations by the council, Police Scotland, the Scottish Cyber Co-ordination Centre, and the National Cyber Security Centre, no evidence of data being stolen or misused has been found. However, the council is advising users to be cautious about contact claiming to be from the council and to report any suspicious activity to Police Scotland.

Key Takeaways:

  • Glasgow City Council has found no evidence of data being stolen amid an ongoing cybersecurity incident, despite investigations by multiple organizations.
  • Police Scotland is involved in investigating the incident, along with the council, the Scottish Cyber Co-ordination Centre, and the National Cyber Security Centre.
  • The council's ICT supplier, CGI, discovered "malicious activity" on servers managed by a third-party supplier on Thursday, June 19.
  • The incident affected a number of day-to-day digital and online services, but services supporting pensions and public Freedom of Information requests are now back online.
  • The council is creating temporary solutions and workarounds for other services that were disrupted by the incident.
  • Glasgow City Council is advising users to be cautious about contact claiming to be from the council and to report any suspicious activity to Police Scotland on 101.

Statistics:

  • The incident began on Thursday, June 19.
  • No evidence of data being stolen or misused has been found.
  • 0% of council financial systems have been affected in the attack.
  • 0% of details of bank accounts or credit/debit cards processed by council financial systems have been compromised.
  • 100% of services supporting pensions and public Freedom of Information requests are now back online.
  • A temporary experimental solution for online services disrupted by the incident is in place.

Sources:

  • Glasgow City Council
  • Police Scotland
  • Scottish Cyber Co-ordination Centre
  • National Cyber Security Centre
  • CGI
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