London boroughs limping back online months after cyberattack

Multiple London boroughs were impacted by a cyberattack that disrupted online services and payments: Hammersmith & Fulham reports systems largely restored after isolating shared legacy systems, Westminster faces severe ongoing service outages (including delayed direct debits and inability to issue certificates), and Kensington & Chelsea has confirmed criminal intent and a data compromise; investigations involve law enforcement and national cybersecurity agencies amid warnings of frequent pro‑Russia hacktivist activity against local councils.