Hackney systems could be unavailable for months, says council
A month after a highly disruptive cyber attack on its systems, Hackney Council is still struggling to get back up and running
www.computerweekly.comI don’t have live access to current news feeds right now, but I can summarize the most recent publicly reported context around Hackney Council and point you to likely sources.
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Hackney Council has faced major cyber-attack-related disruptions in the past, with sustained service outages affecting housing, benefits, council tax and other services. Some updates indicated attempts to restore systems and introduce new housing management solutions as part of recovery efforts. If you’re looking for the latest status, official council communications and local news outlets typically provide the most authoritative updates.[1][2][3]
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For ongoing, up-to-date information, I’d check:
- Hackney Council News site for official statements and incident updates.[5]
- Local press coverage in outlets like the Evening Standard and Hackney Citizen for broader context and community impact.[4][7]
- Any recent council publications specifically addressing cyber resilience or service restoration timelines.[6]
If you’d like, I can fetch and summarize the latest articles from those sources and provide a concise update with dates and key implications for residents (e.g., housing wait lists, payments, or service access).