UK's transport authority suffers cyberattack
What's the story
Transport for London (TfL), the organization responsible for managing the public transport network in England's capital, has confirmed a cybersecurity breach. The incident was disclosed yesterday evening with TfL stating: "We are currently dealing with an ongoing cybersecurity incident." However, they assured that immediate measures have been implemented to prevent further unauthorized access to their systems.
Collaborative response
TfL collaborates with government agencies to address cyberattack
In response to the cybersecurity breach, TfL has initiated collaboration with relevant government agencies. Shashi Verma, TfL's Chief Technology Officer, stated, "We have introduced a number of measures to our internal systems to deal with an ongoing cybersecurity incident." He further assured that there is currently no evidence of any customer data being compromised or any impact on TfL services due to this incident.
Agency assistance
National agencies assist TfL in managing cybersecurity incident
Verma also revealed that TfL is working closely with the National Crime Agency and the National Cyber Security Centre to manage this incident. A spokesperson from the NCSC confirmed their involvement, stating, "We are working with Transport for London, alongside law enforcement partners, to fully understand the impact of an incident." This collaboration aims to ensure a comprehensive response and minimize potential risks associated with the cyberattack.
Internal disruption
Cyberattack targets TfL's internal systems, staff advised to work remotely
The cyberattack has reportedly affected the backroom systems at TfL's corporate headquarters, leading to a recommendation for staff to work from home if possible. Andrew Brown, managing director and co-owner of software developer Propel Tech, highlighted that such attacks expose vulnerabilities with potentially significant consequences. He warned that a successful breach could disrupt service or cause data breaches on a large scale.