English council warns residents after suspected ransomware attack

St Helens Borough Council in northwest England, between Liverpool and Manchester, has been targeted by a suspected ransomware attack. An initial statement on the council’s website says it was “currently investigating a potential cyber incident” and “working with specialist cyber security teams to maintain access to online services.” A spokesperson confirmed that a “suspected ransomware

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