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Councils hit by two million cyber attacks

Cyber attacks on councils have increased this year, with the number reaching 2.3 million so far in 2022.

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By Martin Ford | 01 September 2022

Cyber attacks on councils have increased this year, with the number reaching 2.3 million so far in 2022.

The number represents a 14% rise year-on-year, new research by insurance firm Gallagher has found.

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