Glasgow City Council say 'no evidence' data stolen in cyber attack
The council said its ICT supplier, CGI, discovered 'malicious activity' on servers managed by a third-party supplier on Thursday, June 19.
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 said that so far, joint investigations have not found any evidence of data being encrypted or exfiltrated (stolen).
READ NEXT: Glasgow flights cancelled amid air traffic control strike
However, until forensic examination of the affected servers is complete, it will continue to work on the presumption that data, which may include customer data, may have been lost.
The local authority said that no council financial systems have been affected in the attack, and no details of bank accounts or credit/debit cards processed by those systems have been compromised.
Following the attack, the council isolated the affected servers to protect the wider network, which disrupted a number of day-to-day digital and online services.
Services supporting pensions and public Freedom of Information requests are now back online, and the council said it is creating temporary solutions and workarounds for other services.
A statement from the council advised people to be on the alert.
READ NEXT: Eight Scots to be honoured with Elizabeth Emblem
It said: 'As part of our investigation, experts are monitoring online activity and, to date, there has been no evidence of any data being leaked or misused.
'However, until forensic examinations of the affected servers are complete – and we can be confident whether any data has been stolen – we are advising anyone who has used any of the affected forms to be particularly cautious about contact claiming to be from Glasgow City Council.
'If you are contacted by someone claiming to have your data, you should contact Police Scotland on 101.'
It added: 'We are sorry that this incident will have caused real anxiety to people who have used our online services – and frustration for those unable to access those services now.'
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Record
33 minutes ago
- Daily Record
Third man arrested after 'machete murder bid' on Mark Richardson associate
Officers executed a warrant in Blantyre on Friday morning and arrested a 49-year-old man. A third man has been arrested over the attempted murder of one of Mark Richardson's top associates. Officers executed a warrant in Blantyre on Friday, July 4, and arrested a 49-year-old man around 9.50am. It is after David McMillan, 54, was allegedly attacked with machetes outside his house on Pitcairn Grove in Edinburgh on Thursday, May 22. The man was also arrested and charged in connection with drugs offences. He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, July 7. Two men have already appeared in court over the incident. Arran Reid, 26, and Joshua Stewart, 20, made their first appearance at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, June 17. Police Scotland also confirmed they had made a further arrest in connection with Operation Portaledge, the investigation into gang-related incidents in the East and West of the country, bringing the total number to 52. Officers also arrested a 22-year-old man on Thursday, July 3, in connection with wilful fire-raising to two vehicles on Campion Road and Niddrie Marischal Crescent in Edinburgh on June 9. He was released pending further enquiries. This is the second arrest in connection with this incident.
Scotsman
16 hours ago
- Scotsman
Three men taken to Edinburgh hospital after police called to 'disturbance' at Broxburn property
Three men have been taken to hospital after police were called to a 'disturbance' in West Lothian. Sign up to the daily Crime UK newsletter. All the latest crime news and trials from across the UK. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Emergency services descended on McCann Avenue in Broxburn at around 1.15am on Friday, July 4, following reports of a disturbance at a property. Three men aged 18, 25 and 28 were taken to Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary for treatment. The 28-year-old man was later arrested in connection with the incident. A Police Scotland spokesman said enquiries into the incident are still ongoing. He added: 'Officers remain in the area and anyone with concerns or information can approach them.'
ITV News
16 hours ago
- ITV News
Police officers and firefighters based in Northern Ireland among Elizabeth Emblem recipients
More than 100 public servants who died in service have been recognised by the awarding of an Elizabeth Emblem. The award is the civilian equivalent of the Elizabeth Cross, which recognises members of the UK Armed Forces who died in action or as a result of a terrorist attack. In the second list of Elizabeth Emblem recipients, some 106 police officers, firefighters, overseas workers and other public servants who died in service were recognised, with the award given to their next of kin. Some 33 people on the list were police officers and firefighters based in Northern Ireland. PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said: 'Our officers put their lives on the line every day while on duty – protecting the communities they proudly serve – often without forewarning of the potential dangers they may encounter. 'It is with deep humility and respect that we remember these 30 fallen officers – our colleagues and friends who gave their lives in service. Their sacrifice and the enduring grief carried by their families must never be forgotten. 'The Elizabeth Emblem is a poignant and powerful symbol of national gratitude – a recognition not only of the officers' ultimate sacrifice, but also of the pain their loved ones have been left behind to process and carry. 'Today, I stand with our police families who have lost a loved one – the Elizabeth Emblem serves as a lasting memory of their bravery." The design of the Elizabeth Emblem incorporates a rosemary wreath, a traditional symbol of remembrance, which surrounds the Tudor Crown. It is inscribed with 'For A Life Given In Service' and will have the name of the person for whom it is in memoriam inscribed on the reverse of the Emblem. The Emblem will also include a pin to allow the award to be worn on clothing by the next of kin of the deceased. Families and next of kin of those who have died in public service are able to apply for an Elizabeth Emblem by making an application to the Cabinet Office. The Elizabeth Emblem is awarded to the next of kin of a person who was employed in a role based on the source of a commission on behalf of, or formally funded by, an eligibility body. An eligible body is defined as the UK Government, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government, the Northern Ireland Executive, local government, a Crown Dependency or a British Overseas Territory. The award of the Elizabeth Emblem is retrospective to 1948 and mirrors the eligibility criteria for the Elizabeth Cross.
