British transport authorities and police said on Thursday they were investigating a “cybersecurity incident” that affected public Wi-Fi networks at some of the country’s largest railway stations.
advertisementPassengers trying to access public Wi-Fi at stations including Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street and 11 London terminus stations on Wednesday evening were met with a page reading “We love Europe” and anti-Islam messages listing a string of terrorist attacks.
Network Rail, which runs the station, said wireless internet was switched off and no passenger data was collected.
“The incident is being investigated by British Transport Police,” Network Rail said in a statement. “The service is provided by a third party and has been suspended while investigations are carried out.”
The incident follows a far more devastating cyberattack on Transport for London, which runs the capital’s bus, tube and suburban train systems, in early September.
TfL said the attack exposed some customer names, contact details and potentially bank account details, and the National Crime Agency is investigating.
A 17-year-old youth was arrested on suspicion of assault, questioned and released on bail without being charged.
Weeks later, the attack continued to impact the transit company’s ability to provide some online services, including refunds and real-time transit information.
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