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Glasgow City Council Denies Data Theft Amid Ongoing Cybersecurity Incident

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Glasgow City Council has acknowledged a cyber security incident involving its ICT supplier CGI, which discovered malicious activity on servers managed by a third-party supplier. Despite ongoing investigations, the council has found no evidence of data being stolen or leaked, but it advises users of its online services to be vigilant and cautious of potential scams. The incident has disrupted some digital and online services, including those supporting pensions and Freedom of Information requests. However, temporary solutions and workarounds are being created to restore access to these services.

Key Takeaways:

  • The cyber security incident was discovered by CGI on Thursday, June 19, involving malicious activity on servers managed by a third-party supplier.
  • Investigations by the council, Police Scotland, Scottish Cyber Co-ordination Centre, and the National Cyber Security Centre have found no evidence of data being stolen or leaked.
  • The council has isolated the affected servers to protect the wider network, disrupting some digital and online services, including those supporting pensions and Freedom of Information requests.
  • Temporary solutions and workarounds are being created to restore access to affected services.
  • The council advises users of its online services to be vigilant and cautious of potential scams, particularly those claiming to have their data.
  • Glasgow City Council has not confirmed any financial systems have been affected by the attack.

Statistics:

  • The incident was discovered on Thursday, June 19.
  • The council has found no evidence of data being stolen or leaked.
  • The affected services include those supporting pensions and Freedom of Information requests.
  • The council has isolated the affected servers to protect the wider network.
  • Temporary solutions and workarounds are being created to restore access to affected services.

Sources:

  • Glasgow City Council statement, June 19
  • Police Scotland
  • Scottish Cyber Co-ordination Centre
  • National Cyber Security Centre

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