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CYBER SECURITY

Councils targeted by pro-Russia hackers

Councils have been warned that they have become prime targets for Russian hackers.

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By Martin Ford | 03 February 2026
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Councils have been warned that they have become prime targets for Russian hackers.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published an alert to ‘local government and operators of critical infrastructure' to bolster their cyber defences.

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