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Analysis: Under attack

Posted: 23 June 2025

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ANALYSIS: Local authorities are on the frontline of fighting fraud – but they’re increasingly under cyber-attack themselves. From ransomware and data breaches to AI-powered deepfakes, the threats are growing fast. Why are councils such attractive targets, and what can Trading Standards teams do to protect themselves, their data and the public they serve? ...