Tom SandersPublished on September 25, 2024 at 9:29 PM | Updated on September 25, 2024 at 11:00 PM
(Credit: Reuters)
Several major train stations in the UK appear to be broadcasting terrorism-related messages after being hacked in a major “cybersecurity” incident.
The Wi-Fi at London Euston station, Manchester Piccadilly station and 11 other stations managed by Network Rail appears to have been hacked by a third party.
When attempting to log into Network Rail services, users are greeted with a webpage titled “We Love Europe”, which contains Islamophobic messages and details of several terror attacks that have occurred in the UK, including the 2017 Manchester bombing.
Other stations affected by the hack include London Victoria, Birmingham New Street, Glasgow Central, Leeds City, Liverpool Lime Street, Bristol Temple Meads, Edinburgh Waverley, Reading and Guildford.
A Network Rail spokesman said: “We are currently dealing with a cyber security incident affecting public Wi-Fi at Network Rail managed stations. This service is provided through a third party and has been suspended whilst an investigation is carried out.”
As of 9 p.m., the incident appears to still be ongoing.
A British Transport Police spokesman said: “We are aware of a cyber attack on some Network Rail Wi-Fi services, which was reported at approximately 5.03pm today (25 September) and we are working with Network Rail to investigate the incident.”
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