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‘Cyber attack’ may have been ‘blessing in disguise’ as incident’s cost is revealed

In what could be seen as an example of good practice, one of Gloucestershire's biggest employers has revealed its efforts to deal with a 'cyber attack' that never happened cost it nearly £290,000.

Jun 30, 2025
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*The Raikes Journal is the only independent news outlet in Gloucestershire approved to use the copy of the BBC local government reporting service. Why? Only only independent, credible journalistically-led platforms that meet the BBC’s high standards win that permission.

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