Cyber Incident Victim: Kensington and Chelsea Council

On November 27, 2025, a coordinated cyberattack targeted three London borough councils, namely Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, and Hammersmith & Fulham. The attack was reported as ongoing and led to widespread disruption of core public services and operational systems across the affected councils. Kensington and Chelsea Council, as one of the three targeted entities, experienced interference with its essential municipal functions. The nature of the cyberattack was not disclosed in the source, but its coordination across multiple councils indicates a synchronized effort. The disruption affected services that residents rely on for daily administrative tasks. Operational systems supporting council operations were impaired as a result of the incident.

The available source does not specify the attack vector used against Kensington and Chelsea Council. It also does not identify the threat actor or group responsible for the coordinated incident. No information is given about which specific systems or services were disrupted beyond the general description of core public services and operational systems. The source does not detail any detection, containment, or recovery actions taken by the council. The incident is recorded solely as a coordinated cyberattack affecting three London borough councils on November 27, 2025. Consequently, further specifics regarding the scope, duration, or consequences of the disruption for Kensington and Chelsea Council are not available in the provided material.