US EditionAttack on Oxford City Council Exposes 21 Years of Staff Data
- Oxford City Council suffered a cyberattack over the weekend of June 7-8, 2025, which compromised 21 years of council staff election data.
- The attack resulted from ongoing digital transformations that increased vulnerabilities, making local authorities high-value targets for cybercriminals.
- Automated security systems detected and revoked the unauthorized access quickly, while external cybersecurity experts assisted, and key services, including payment systems, were temporarily shut down.
- The council stated there is no evidence that accessed information was shared or mass-extracted and individually contacted affected staff to explain the incident and available support.
- Investigations into the breach continue, services have largely resumed, and the incident highlights the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures in local government.
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Oxford council cyber-attack 'regrettable' as 21 years of personal data breached
Oxford City Council were hit by cyber security attack earlier this month.
Oxford City Council Cyberattack Disrupts Key Services
The Oxford City Council is investigating a recent cybersecurity breach that disrupted various council services and potentially exposed the personal data of past election workers. The Oxford City Council cyberattack, which occurred over the weekend of June 7–8, was identified by the council’s automated defense systems. According to a statement issued by the Council on Thursday, the incident involved "an unauthorized presence" within the council’…
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