Passengers at various train stations in the UK were surprised when trying to log onto the Wi-Fi and instead were greeted with a message expressing love for Europe followed by an anti-Islam message listing terror attacks. Despite the shocking content, Network Rail, which manages the stations, assured passengers that their data was safe as the Wi-Fi had been turned off.
British Transport Police are currently investigating the incident, and Network Rail has suspended the Wi-Fi service provided by a third-party vendor. This incident comes on the heels of a more serious cyberattack on Transport for London in early September, where customer data may have been compromised.
The ongoing effects of the attack have impacted TfL’s ability to provide certain online services like refunds and real-time transit information. Despite a 17-year-old being arrested in connection with the attack, no charges have been filed yet, leaving TfL to deal with the aftermath as they work with authorities to resolve the issue.