September 26, 2024 at 07:55AM
UK transport officials and police are investigating a cyber-security incident that disrupted public Wi-Fi networks at major railway stations, displaying an anti-Islam message. Network Rail confirmed no passenger data was taken. In a separate incident, Transport for London suffered a cyberattack, exposing customer information and causing ongoing disruptions to online services.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes:
1. U.K. transport officials and police are investigating a cyber-security incident that affected public Wi-Fi networks at major railway stations.
2. The incident involved the display of an anti-Islam message and affected stations including Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street, and 11 London terminuses.
3. Network Rail has switched off the Wi-Fi and assured that no passenger data was compromised.
4. British Transport Police are leading the investigation, and the Wi-Fi service provided by a third party has been suspended during the investigation.
5. This incident follows a more disruptive cyberattack on Transport for London in early September, which resulted in the exposure of customer names, contact details, and potentially bank account details.
6. The attack on Transport for London is being investigated by the National Crime Agency, and a 17-year-old was arrested and questioned in connection with the attack.
7. The transit company’s ability to provide certain online services, such as refunds and real-time transit information, continues to be affected by the September cyberattack.
8. Other related incidents of cyberattacks on transportation, such as a software defect affecting Norfolk Southern trains and a cyberattack causing trains to stop in Denmark, were also highlighted.
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