Critical Disruption has hit the online services provided by the local council in Glasgow. A significant cyberattack has caused widespread outages, preventing residents and businesses from accessing essential functions and information online.
The attack has crippled various digital platforms, including the ability to process payments for council tax and other services, apply for permits, access housing information, and use planning portals. This disruption is causing considerable inconvenience and delaying necessary transactions for thousands of users across the city.
Council officials are working urgently with cybersecurity experts to understand the full extent of the breach, restore services, and secure systems against future threats. However, they have cautioned that bringing all online functions back online could take a significant amount of time. Alternative methods for accessing services, such as telephone lines and in-person visits, are being highlighted where possible, though these are also facing increased demand.
The incident underscores the critical vulnerability of public services to sophisticated cyber threats and the profound impact such attacks can have on daily life and the ability of citizens to interact with their local government. Investigations are ongoing to identify the perpetrators and the nature of the attack. Residents are advised to stay updated through official council channels as information becomes available and to be cautious of potential scam attempts exploiting the situation. Restoring normal service remains the top priority for the council.
Source: https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/06/26/glasgow_city_council_cyberattack/
