London council accuses watchdog of ‘exaggerating’ danger of 2020 raid on residents’ data

July 17, 2024 at 07:52AM The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office reprimanded Hackney for a ransomware attack that exposed personal information of 280,000 residents. The ICO criticized the council’s inadequate security measures but acknowledged its efforts post-attack. Hackney disagreed with the ICO’s ruling, citing limited resources to challenge it. The attack disrupted services and compromised sensitive … Read more