It is only the latest “cyber security incident” to inflict the capital’s vital infrastructure. Ten of London’s biggest train stations, including Euston, Victoria and King’s Cross, have had their Wi-Fi networks hacked, as Network Rail investigates a breach across the country.
The incident comes mere weeks after Transport for London was struck by a cyber attack of its own, which has raised fears that the personal details of thousands of passengers have been compromised. Indeed, TfL has sent around 5,000 letters to customers whose details were hacked, noting that the incident may have led to unauthorised access of personal information and bank details, including account numbers and sort codes.
