Hundreds of Thousands Hit in Kensington and Chelsea Council Cyber Attack

Kensington and Chelsea Council hit by cyber attack, risking residents' data; warnings issued for potential scams and suspicious contacts.

By Content Team

Jan 15, 2026

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Kensington and Chelsea Council suffered a major cyber attack that may have compromised the personal details of hundreds of thousands of residents. The west London authority is warning people to watch for scams using their stolen information and to be suspicious of unexpected calls or messages claiming to be from the council.

The attack also affected shared services with Westminster City Council and Hammersmith and Fulham Council. Cybersecurity experts say local authorities are prime targets because they hold valuable data including social care and housing records, while operating under tight budgets that can leave security gaps.

Council leader Elizabeth Campbell called the breach "serious" and said it could take months to fully assess what data was accessed. The Met's Cyber Crime Unit is investigating, but no arrests have been made yet.

Source: BBC

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