Hundreds of Thousands Hit by Kensington and Chelsea Council Cyber Attack

Kensington and Chelsea Council hit by cyber attack, compromising resident data. Authorities warn of potential scams using stolen information.

By Content Team

Jan 25, 2026

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Kensington and Chelsea Council suffered a major cyber attack that potentially compromised personal data of hundreds of thousands of residents. The west London authority warned households that criminals could use the stolen information to make scams appear legitimate.

The council detected and contained the breach quickly, but hackers accessed sensitive data including housing records and social care information. Council leader Elizabeth Campbell called it a "serious" incident, prompting immediate warnings to residents about potential fraud attempts.

Three councils - Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, and Hammersmith and Fulham - are working with the National Cyber Security Centre to investigate. It could take months to fully assess what data was compromised, with priority given to checking files belonging to vulnerable individuals.

Source: BBC News

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