West London Council Faces 20,000 Cyberattack Attempts Every Day Amid Growing Threats

Hammersmith and Fulham Council reports facing around 20,000 attempted cyberattacks daily—largely phishing—which has prompted increased defensive measures (anti-phishing controls, stronger firewalls) and planned cybersecurity budget increases and staff training; the article references past public-sector breaches (notably Hackney Council's 2020 ransomware/data exposure) to underscore broader sector risk.